February 15, 2023 5:05pm EST
Biden refers to Maryland’s first Black governor by racially-charged term during remarks on economy
In the wrong context, boy can be a racially derogatory term toward Black men
By Bradford Betz | Fox News
President Biden referred to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who is Black, as "boy" Wednesday during his opening remarks to an audience of IBEW union workers.
"You got a hell of a new governor in Wes Moore, I tell ya," Biden said, eliciting applause. "He’s the real deal, and the boy looked like he could still play. He got some guns on him."
Biden has used the term nonchalantly when addressing White individuals during previous speeches.
Last October, during his remarks on student loan forgiveness, the president referred to Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., who is White, as "boy."
"And Chris Coons, who has the seat I used to hold. Only difference is that he not only has a law degree, he has a divinity degree. The boy can preach," Biden said.
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