Biden Talks About ‘Black Jobs’ After Smearing Trump

President Joe Biden made headlines on Friday with a verbal misstep that echoed the controversial gaffes of former President Donald Trump. During a brunch celebration at the White House honoring Black Excellence, President Biden stumbled over his words, inadvertently repeating a term that has recently brought scrutiny to Trump. While addressing the audience, Biden said, “With your help, in just three-and-a-half years, we’ve created over 2 million new, black jobs for black — black Americans and,” before pausing amid chuckles from the attendees.

Biden continued, “By the way, the next black jobs to be filled is as president of the United States of America,” which elicited cheers from the crowd. This gaffe was reminiscent of Trump’s own struggles with similar phrases. Trump has faced criticism for his use of the term “black job,” notably during a panel discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists conference.

In a recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump defended his stance, albeit with different phrasing. “They’re coming in, and they’re taking jobs that are occupied right now by African-Americans and Hispanics,” Trump stated, contrasting his immigration policies with those of Harris.

Biden’s campaign has been quick to seize on Trump’s verbal blunders, even producing an ad criticizing him for the “black jobs” comment made during their first debate this summer. This ad was a prelude to Biden’s own dramatic political shift, culminating in his withdrawal from the 2024 race and endorsement of Harris as the Democratic nominee.

In a final jab before exiting the presidential race, Biden used the term “black jobs” once more in a speech in Las Vegas, declaring, “I know what a black job is. It’s the vice president of the United States.” This remark underscored the ongoing political battle over terminology and highlights the intense scrutiny both candidates face in their public statements.