President Joe Biden faced a bit of a chilly reception at Morehouse College’s commencement ceremony when some students decided to show him their backs instead of their smiling faces. Like a game of musical chairs gone wrong, at least three grads were caught on camera proudly displaying their backs to the stage. One even raised his fist in defiance, while others sported keffiyeh scarves as a nod to the ongoing Middle East tensions.
Now, why all the back-turning drama? Well, it seems like these students weren’t too thrilled with Biden’s take on the Israel-Palestine conflict. While he did denounce Hamas’s attack on Israel, he seemed more focused on the situation in Gaza and a “humanitarian crisis” plea. Some folks took issue with Biden’s stance and opted to visually express their disagreements.
Students turn their backs on Joe Biden at Morehouse College commencement. pic.twitter.com/QDe3nhO7KL
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Biden was likely hoping for a warm reception among the Morehouse crowd, as black voters are a significant pillar of the Democrat voting base. However, recent polls have shown his support slipping among black Americans, while Trump seems to be gaining some ground. In fact, one survey even suggested that Trump’s black voter support has increased, which is no small feat in the world of politics.
As the valedictorian made a fervent call for peace in Gaza, Biden clapped along in support. It’s clear that tensions were running high at Morehouse that day, with differing opinions on full display. One thing is for sure – politics always has a way of stirring up emotions, whether you’re in the crowd or up on stage!