In a bombshell event that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Joe Biden has once again put his foot in his mouth with a racially insensitive remark. This time, the target was none other than hip-hop legend LL Cool J. The incident occurred at the 2023 Phoenix Awards Dinner, a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation event.
While showering praises on the rapper, Biden made an embarrassing faux pas. Instead of correctly naming him as “LL Cool J,” he fumbled and referred to him as “LL J Cool J.” But it didn’t stop there. In a cringe-worthy moment, Biden proceeded to call the renowned artist ‘boy,’ saying, “By the way, that boy’s got biceps bigger than my thighs.”
BIDEN: "LL J Cool J, uhh, by the way, that boy's got— that man's got biceps bigger than my thighs" pic.twitter.com/ulCQRkEp0l
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This isn’t the first time Biden has landed himself in hot water for using such language. Back in 2019, during the previous presidential cycle, he faced backlash for his comments about working with notorious segregationists in the Senate. He had referred to Senator James O. Eastland, known as the “Voice of the White House South,” saying, “He never called me ‘boy,’ he always called me ‘son.'”
The backlash then was swift and severe, with Senator Cory Booker, a black man vying for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, rebuking Biden for his words. “You don’t joke about calling black men ‘boys,'” Booker had said. Biden defended himself by claiming there wasn’t a racist bone in his body and demanded an apology from Booker.
Fast forward to the present, and it seems like history is repeating itself. Biden’s latest gaffe has reignited the debate about his mental fitness and ability to lead. Considering his age (80), his propensity for losing his train of thought mid-speech, and his well-documented instances of tripping or falling over, these concerns are more valid than ever.
Biden’s remark about LL Cool J is a glaring example of the president’s frequent missteps and inability to navigate sensitive racial issues. It serves as a stark reminder of the double standards in our society, where a president can get away with such racially insensitive remarks while others face severe consequences for lesser offenses.
The incident raises serious questions about Biden’s understanding of racial dynamics in America, his ability to communicate effectively, and his fitness to serve as the leader of one of the most diverse countries in the world. The American people deserve better than a president who repeatedly makes such blunders. It’s high time for a change.