Former President Joe Biden made a pointed remark at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service in Chicago, saying he is “a lot smarter than most of you.” The comment was made while sharing his experience of being mocked for his stutter as a child and how speech impediments are often mistaken for a lack of intelligence.
Biden recounted how he was teased about his stutter, but not about other physical disabilities like a cleft palate or clubfoot. He compared this to how people view those with stuttering, saying it’s the only place where they’re perceived as less intelligent.
The former president also spoke about resilience and overcoming ridicule in his youth. However, his comments were met with criticism on social media, with some calling out the remark as “strange” and a joke that didn’t belong at the memorial service.
Despite this, Biden’s remarks focused more on Jackson’s legacy as a civil rights leader who helped shape the modern Democratic Party. The event was attended by prominent Democratic leaders and figures, including former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and honored Jackson’s decades-long influence in politics.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-im-h-lot-smarter-most-you-crowd-jesse-jackson-funeral