This was what he meant: Biden claps back at Trump’s racist rant

What are ‘Black Jobs’ by the way?

In a fiery keynote address at the NAACP convention in Las Vegas, President Joe Biden took aim at Donald Trump’s controversial comments about “Black jobs” being taken by illegal immigrants.

Biden didn’t hold back, using the opportunity to highlight the historic achievements of African Americans in the highest echelons of government, including former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump’s remarks, widely condemned as racist, have stirred significant backlash, prompting Biden to respond emphatically. “It tells a lot about the man and his character,” Biden declared. “Folks, I know what a Black job is … it’s the Vice President of the United States! I know what a Black job is … the first Black president in America, Barack Obama!”

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The audience at the convention responded with enthusiasm, though reactions online have been mixed, with some questioning the effectiveness of Biden’s retort. Nevertheless, Biden’s spirited delivery has been praised, especially after recent criticisms questioning his age and mental sharpness.

Biden’s latest comments not only serve to call out Trump’s hypocrisy—given his long history of promoting the false birther conspiracy against Obama—but also aim to energize his base and shift focus back to his administration’s accomplishments and values.

As the political rivalry heats up, Biden’s direct approach in using Trump’s own words against him highlights a renewed strategy to rally support and address issues of race and equality head-on. Of course, there is also the added possibility that Biden is dancing to the tune and pandering to his demography. After all, politics itself is an act.

Whether this will resonate with a broader audience remains to be seen, but for now, Biden has made it clear that he won’t shy away from defending the progress and representation of Black Americans in the nation’s highest offices.