Biden received a degree from Howard University for his analytical intellect and stated that white supremacy is the biggest threat.

President Biden Receives Honorary Degree from Howard University

On May 13, 2023, President Joe Biden was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Howard University. The university’s president, Dr. Wayne Frederick, praised Biden’s “analytical intellect” and “open embrace for all” in his introduction.

Conservative Backlash on Social Media

Despite the accolades, conservatives on social media mocked the president’s recognition and recent polls refute claims of his popularity and intellect. Biden’s approval rating was at an all-time low of 37%, according to a Gallup poll from April. A study conducted by ABC News and the Washington Post that was released last Sunday also showed 63% of American citizens do not believe that Biden has the “mental sharpness” needed to be an effective president.

• Recent polls refute claims of Biden’s popularity and intellect
• Biden’s approval rating is at an all-time low of 37%
• 63% of Americans do not believe Biden has the “mental sharpness” needed to be an effective president

Many conservatives ridiculed the depiction of Biden, with one GOP communications professional saying, “There is no way this guy is talking about Joe Biden.”

Controversial Remarks on White Supremacy

In his speech, Biden claimed that white supremacy is the “most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland,” sparking outrage on social media. Many accused him of poorly attempting to sow racial division and hostility.

• Biden claimed white supremacy is the “most dangerous terrorist threat to our homeland”
• Many accused him of poorly attempting to sow racial division and hostility

The president seemed to be trying to win over young people of color who were crucial to his victory in 2020 but have since turned on him over the past two years, according to polling numbers.

Controversial Past Comments

Biden’s own past comments on race have been contentious and appeared to be racist. He was a prominent opponent of busing as a method for desegregating public schools in the 1970s, saying, “Unless we do something about this, my children are going to grow up in a jungle, the jungle being a racial jungle with tensions having built so high that it is going to explode at some point.”

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