Al Sharpton Accidentally Calls The Biden White House Elitist [VIDEO]

During a recent segment on MSNBC, Al Sharpton expressed worries about the potential defeat of Joe Biden in the upcoming election and how it could affect the Democratic party.

In a conversation with Willie Geist, host of Morning Joe, Sharpton underscored the importance of black voter turnout, especially in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Geist raised questions about the criteria for selecting reporters at Joe Biden’s ‘Big Boy’ press conference.

.@TheRevAl: "I looked at the press conference last night and said, where are the Black reporters?… Don't forget it was the stonewall of the Black and Latino vote that put Biden in nomination. And for us to be out of these discussions, I think is offensive and elitist." pic.twitter.com/HMdPMdSqKb

— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) July 12, 2024

Sharpton responded, highlighting the dilemma faced by Democrats. “I’m hearing it, yes, but I’m also hearing ‘Not so fast,’ because if not Biden, then how do we do a transition that doesn’t put us in a more dangerous position?” he said.

Sharpton spoke about his recent trip to Milwaukee, where he gave a eulogy for a black man who was reportedly killed by hotel guards. He stressed the significance of black voter participation in Wisconsin, especially in Milwaukee.

“You cannot win Wisconsin without Milwaukee and black turnout,” Sharpton stressed. “And they were saying to me, ‘Well, we got questions about Biden’s age, but where do we go, and are they going to try to undermine Kamala Harris?’”

Sharpton emphasized the importance of recognizing the fundamental coalition of the Democratic party, which includes black voters, Latinos, and labor.

“You can’t just take for granted. We’re going to go where some people just want to go and abandon someone who’s been with us,” he said.

He also criticized the lack of diversity among reporters questioning Biden at a recent press conference. “I looked at the press conference last night and said, where are the black reporters?” Sharpton asked. “I mean, we’re looking at all whites questioning Biden and black voters supposed to just get in line.”

Sharpton highlighted that just a single member of the Congressional Black Caucus has openly urged Biden to resign.

“Congressman Jim Clyburn is going to be on Politics Nation with me tomorrow night, I’m going to be guided a lot by what he has to say,” he added.

He concluded by reminding viewers of the crucial support from black and Latino voters that secured Biden’s nomination. “Don’t forget, it was the stone wall of the black vote and then the Latino vote that put Biden in nomination, and for us to be out of these discussions, I think is offensive and elitist,” Sharpton said.

Willie Geist closed the segment by noting, “We should note, the White House is the one who determined which reporters got questions.

ICYMI: Top Dem On Intel Committee Calls For Biden To Step Down After ‘Big Boy’ Presser