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Biden says ‘I’m a h--- of a lot smarter than most of you’ to crowd at Jesse Jackson's funeral
Former president's remark at Chicago service draws social media reaction as he discusses childhood stutter
Jasmine Baehr By Jasmine Baehr Fox News
Published March 6, 2026 8:09pm EST
Biden says he’s ‘a lot smarter than most of you’ while reflecting on childhood stutter at Jackson funeral
Former president pushes back on perceptions about stuttering during remarks at funeral of Rev. Jesse Jackson, saying the speech impediment made him feel "really small." (Pool)
Former President Joe Biden told mourners at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service Friday that he is "a h--- of a lot smarter than most of you," a pointed remark that stood out during his tribute to the late civil rights leader.
Biden made the comment while recounting how he was mocked as a child for his stutter and how speech impediments are often mistaken for a lack of intelligence.
"If I told you I had a cleft palate or clubfoot, none of you would have laughed," Biden said. "But it’s OK to laugh at stuttering. … It’s the one place where people think you’re stupid.
"Oh, really? I’m a h--- of a lot smarter than most of you," he added, before quickly pivoting back to his broader point. "But all kidding aside, it makes you feel really small."
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