Joe Biden’s response to 'Black job' question causes confusion

President Joe Biden caused confusion with his use of the term "Black job" during a speech to the NAACP on Tuesday.

Speaking at the organisation's national convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden addressed Black voters, aiming to bolster support for his reelection campaign.

In his remarks, Biden criticised former President Donald Trump's comments from the June 27 presidential debate, where Trump claimed migrants were taking "Black jobs" and "Hispanic jobs" from Americans.

Biden responded by saying, "Folks, I know what the hell a 'Black job' is — it’s the vice president of the United States," referring to Vice President Kamala Harris. He further mentioned former President Barack Obama, stating, "The first Black president in American history, Barack Obama."

The comment sparked chants of "four more years" from the crowd but also led to confusion and criticism over the phrase "Black job." One user on X, formerly Twitter, remarked, "Who’s going to tell him that Kamala isn’t Black?"

Another user criticised the crowd for applauding the confusing statement, saying, "They applaud like seals, they have no idea what he just said."

While Biden maintains a lead among Black voters, his support has shown signs of erosion. He faces pressure from some within his party to step aside in the 2024 race, but he declared he is "all in." Biden also praised Harris, stating, "And by the way, she's not only a great vice president, she could be president of the United States."