Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told nationally syndicated radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Friday that he “ain’t black” if he votes for President Trump over him.
Mr. Biden made the eyebrow-raising comment after Charlamagne, host of “The Breakfast Club,” told the vice president during his radio show that black people were disappointed he was considering Sen. Amy Klobuchar as a running mate and not a black woman.
“Black people saved your political life in the primaries this year,” the radio host said. “They have things they want from you, and one of them is a black woman running mate.”
Mr. Biden responded, “I guarantee you there are multiple black women being considered. Multiple.”
At that moment, a Biden aide interjected to try to cut the interview, saying their time was up.
“You can’t do that to black media!” Charlamagne fired back.
“I can do that to white media and black media because my wife has to go on at six o’clock,” Mr. Biden responded.
“It’s a long way until November, we’ve got more questions,” Charlamagne said.
“You’ve got more questions,” Mr. Biden said. “I’ll tell you, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or for Trump, then you ain’t black.”
“It ain’t have nothing to do with Trump,” Charlamagne said. “It has to do with the fact that I want something for my community.”
“Take a look at my record, man!” Mr. Biden exclaimed. “I extended the voting rights act 25 years. I have a record that is second to none. The NAACP has endorsed me every time I’ve run. I mean, come on, take a look at the record.”
The exchange went viral and “Charlamagne” and “#YouAintBlack” became top trending U.S. topics on Twitter Friday morning.
Joe Biden’s message to Black Americans: #YouAintBlack if you don’t vote for me pic.twitter.com/Ky9hncrKYn
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