Former President Joe Biden was at his alma mater, Syracuse University, on Tuesday for the unveiling of his portrait at the institute. Amid the celebration of the 83-year-old’s life and achievements, a lighthearted moment Biden had with a Syracuse trustee stood out.
With much of the latter part of his presidential tenure being affected by health concerns and frequent gaffes, Biden seemed to take a dig at the criticism by jokingly misidentifying the trustee as ‘Barack,’ seemingly Barack Obama.
The video of the exchange between Biden and the trustee was shared on social media and instantly went viral. While many noted it was likely a joke, others accused the former President of racism.
Here’s the viral clip:
This story is being updated.
