Staff Reports
In a fiery speech, Joe Biden accused Donald Trump of racism while standing alongside Kamala Harris in Philadelphia. The accusations from Biden seemed over-the-top and exaggerated, feeding into the anti-Trump narrative about his views on black people.
Biden claimed that Trump would not have considered pardons if black individuals had been involved in the Capitol riots on January 6. He also attacked Trump for allegedly wanting to tear gas peaceful protesters during George Floyd demonstrations and making racist housing decisions. These claims seem unfounded and more about riling up emotions than presenting facts.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS: Crooked Joe Biden's support among black voters is WAY DOWN compared to 2020 — and "perhaps more concerning for Democrats, LESS ENTHUSIASM" pic.twitter.com/CUTeAzWabd
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 29, 2024
The idea that Trump is racist because he doesn’t explicitly say “Black Lives Matter” is a stretch. It’s important to look at actions and policies rather than just words. Biden’s attacks on Trump appear to be aimed at rallying support from black voters, who he may be losing.
Biden Dials It Up to 11 In His Racial Attacks on Trump https://t.co/RNawe6QVg1
— Deenie (@deenie7940) May 30, 2024
Bringing up the birtherism lie against Barack Obama, Biden painted Trump as a perpetuator of lies and stereotypes. However, it’s worth noting that the birther conspiracy was circulating even before Trump joined in. Pointing fingers at Trump for this seems like political maneuvering.
As Biden and Harris try to secure support from black Americans, their tactics seem desperate. Relying on fearmongering and playing into victim mentalities may work in the short term, but it’s not a sustainable or honest way to gain votes. Trump’s actions, such as expanding healthcare access and creating a diverse administration, should also be considered in the discussion of his views on race.
