President Joe Biden faced criticism and backlash online after a video of him went viral in which he made comments that some perceived as racially insensitive. During a speech at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland, Biden discussed job creation and unemployment rates among various demographic groups, mentioning “African American and Hispanic workers and veterans, you know, the workers without high-school diplomas.”
Some individuals, including Republican lawmakers and commentators, criticized Biden for what they perceived as racially insensitive or divisive language. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) accused Biden of making “another racist comment,” while others expressed their frustration with the remark.
Biden’s comment came under scrutiny in the context of ongoing debates about racial sensitivity and the use of language by public figures. It is not uncommon for political statements to draw strong reactions, especially on social media platforms.