President Joe Biden's upcoming commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday has sparked significant controversy. Morehouse College President David Thomas has stated that he is prepared to shut down the ceremony rather than have it disrupted by protests before a national audience. This speech, seen as a deeply symbolic platform, is expected to address divisions within the Democratic coalition, particularly regarding issues like Gaza. Despite concerns from students and the broader community, top Biden advisor Steve Benjamin has dismissed worries that the speech will overshadow the ceremony. He also indicated that the President's message is resonating with Black voters, despite polling suggesting otherwise. Thomas emphasized he would halt the graduation 'on the spot' rather than have protesters taken away in zip ties.
Morehouse threatens to cut Biden's commencement speech short https://t.co/hHi5ZGklmz https://t.co/AStiKzq8rg
Morehouse's president says he would halt graduation "on the spot" rather than having protesters taken away in zip ties when President Biden speaks this weekend https://t.co/KzSA7F9fAW
Morehouse's president says he would halt graduation "on the spot" rather than having protesters taken away in zip ties when Biden speaks this weekend https://t.co/QRJ75P6Y5L
Biden’s upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture https://t.co/qhyf72mvCB
Reporter: "Are you saying you distrust the polling that show’s the president’s support among the African American community is lower than it was this time four years ago?" Top Biden advisor Steve Benjamin: "I can honestly tell you that I don’t follow the polls." https://t.co/G1pAcpA1Io
Top Biden advisor Steve Benjamin is asked if President Biden's "message is resonating with black voters." https://t.co/0B8kYwF7KM
Q: "Does the president share the President of Morehouse College’s belief that the graduation ceremony should be halted if there are protests or disruptions." Top Biden advisor Steve Benjamin: "I’m gonna let Morehouse handle Morehouse…" https://t.co/ehkdbJrJsc
Q: "What kind of reception do you, having been there, expect the president to receive at Morehouse?" Top Biden advisor Steve Benjamin: "It's so important to realize that no community is monolithic..." https://t.co/VKfmvjxhdY
Reporter: Are you concerned Biden's planned Morehouse College commencement address this weekend will overshadow the ceremony — which many students have expressed concern about? Top Biden advisor Steve Benjamin: "No" https://t.co/OBPQznGaMj
Ahead of Biden's planned commencement address this weekend, the president of Morehouse College says he'd cancel the service "on the spot" if students protest Biden's pandering https://t.co/7J8jPn8dgy
"Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said that he is prepared to shut down Sunday’s commencement exercises rather than have it disrupted before a national audience and with President Joe Biden on the stage." https://t.co/IVdyzUOWNB
New: Biden’s Morehouse commencement speech is a deeply symbolic platform to address the rifts in Dems coalition, especially on Gaza. Morehouse’s president says it may be the most important speech of Biden’s campaign. How it came together w/ @BillBarrowAP https://t.co/0cL9AUsA1W
Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture https://t.co/7uK99sWydg
Morehouse College President David Thomas said that he is prepared to shut down Sunday’s commencement exercises rather than have it disrupted before a national audience and with President Joe Biden on the stage. #gapol https://t.co/X5q551XetG
Report: Biden Simply Does Not Believe His Bad Polling https://t.co/NmCluHhREQ