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…
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 “ain’t black.”
The comment was interpreted by some as presuming black Americans would vote for him.
“I shouldn’t 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 don’t 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 don’t think so and I’m prepared to put my record against his, that was the bottom line and it was really unfortunate, I shouldn’t 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.
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.
