For Democratic politicians holding presidential aspirations, an interview with radio host Charlamagne Tha God has become an obligatory rite of passage on the long road to the White House. But sometimes even friendly interviews can go horribly wrong.
Charlamagne Tha God — real name, Lenard Larry McKelvey — is a host of The Breakfast Club radio show, which reaches millions of predominantly black and Latino listeners each day. Though the show usually focuses on pop culture and has a light-hearted and convivial tone, Charlamagne has proven to be an adept political interviewer capable of drawing blood from his guests when they least expect it.
But few could have foretold what a bloodbath Joe Biden’s interview would be. On Friday, the presumptive Democratic nominee once again put his foot in his mouth when he told radio listeners that they aren’t really black unless they vote for him.
“If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black,” Biden told host Charlamagne tha God. Biden’s insensitive remark set off a media firestorm and provoked condemnation from prominent black leaders.
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