Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Friday said that he “should not have been so cavalier” after he told a radio host that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “aint black.”
The comment was interpreted by some as presuming black Americans would vote for him.
“I shouldnt have been such a wise guy,” Biden later told black business leaders in a call with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce that was added to his public schedule.
“No one should have to vote for any party based on their race or religion or background.”
“I dont take it for granted at all and no one should have to vote for any party based on their race, religion or background. There are African Americans who think Trump is worth voting for,” Biden added, according to The Hill. “I dont think so and Im prepared to put my record against his, that was the bottom line and it was really unfortunate, I shouldnt have been so cavalier.”
Biden had received criticisms in response to his comments made earlier in the day on “The Breakfast Club,” a popular radio program in the black community.
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On the radio program, host Charlamagne Tha God asked Biden about reports that he is considering a certain senator to be his vice presidential running mate. The host told Biden that black voters “saved your political life in the primaries” and “have things they want from you.”
“Im not acknowledging anybody who is being considered, but I guarantee you, there are multiple black women being considered. Multiple,” Biden responded.
A Biden aide then sought to end the interview, prompting the host to say, “You cant do that to black media.”
Biden responded, “I do that to black media and white media,” and said his wife needed to use the television studio.
“Listen, you gotta come see us when you come to New York, VP Biden,” the host said. “Its a long way until November, we got more questions.”
“I will. You got more questions but I tell you, if youve got a problem figuring out whether youre for me or for Trump, then you aint black.”
“It dont have nothing to do with Trump, it has to do with the fact I want something for my community,” the host responded.
The interview ended amicably, and Biden expressed that he looked forward to seeing the host in person.
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Trumps campaign said that Bidens remarks were “dehumanizing.”
“White liberal elitists have continuously dictated which Black Americans are allowed to come to the table and have a voice. It is clear now more than ever, following these racist and dehumanizing remarks, that Joe Biden believes Black men and women are incapable of being independent or free thinking,” Katrina Pierson, a senior advisor to the campaign, Read More From Source
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