During a virtual town hall today, Joe Biden claimed that Donald Trump is the first racist elected president. His campaign later clarified that there have been several racist presidents, while Trump claimed to have done more for Black Americans than anyone
Former Vice President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that Donald Trump is the first racist elected president.
Several of the country's early presidents owned slaves while in office, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor. Woodrow Wilson was an adamant supporter of segregation in the federal government, and his racist legacy has led to calls for the removal of his name from Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs. The school was renamed following a decision late last month.
“There have been a number of racist American presidents, but Trump stands out — especially in modern history — because he made running on racism and division his calling card and won,” Sanders said. “He deliberately foments both, intentionally causing indescribable pain because he thinks it advantages him politically.”
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