Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has responded to being called the city's 'DEI mayor' by alleging that white people use the term as a substitute for the N-word. Scott stated that 'DEI' should stand for 'duly elected incumbent' when applied to him, emphasizing his legitimacy as an elected official. He expressed that his purpose is to make those who use 'DEI' against him uncomfortable and afraid, asserting that it is a form of racism and a dog whistle for harmful speech. Scott's comments have sparked controversy and accusations of racism from critics.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said that he is brushing off the “DEI mayor” labels that began circulating after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last week. https://t.co/Q5kEZO9uSa
Brandon Scott has been called “Baltimore’s DEI mayor” and attacked for his facial hair and for not wearing a suit as he deals with the Key Bridge collapse. https://t.co/16zNsRpysz
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) said that he is brushing off the “DEI mayor” labels that began circulating after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last week. https://t.co/8Yrwba8fGv
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Republicans calling him "the DEI mayor": "Those folks are afraid, as I said this week, to use the n-word." https://t.co/m39xJZSI99
INSIDER: Baltimore’s ‘DEI Mayor’ tells white people ‘they should be afraid’ of him. Crickets from media. https://t.co/SnZ6D0YMvR
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott claims DEI label is being weaponized by racists 'who don't have the courage to say the n-word' and warns 'they should be afraid' https://t.co/ItjIr1FLe1 https://t.co/56fp6ut6eI
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: “White people use the term DEI hire because they don't have the courage to say the N-word.” A national tragedy where multiple people are dead and missing and Joy Reid and Mayor Scott want to make it about race? Despicable. https://t.co/BwvEHZhYwo
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott reacts to MAGA followers calling him “DEI mayor” “They don’t have the courage to say the N-word.” https://t.co/ugw1QXUwQu
Baltimore Mayor, Brandon Scott suggests white people employ D.E.I against him because they lack “the courage to say the N-word." WATCH https://t.co/4tpSVqWMdQ
You are making me defend a Democrat. But the unabashed racism and hatred shown for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (who I disagree with on a ton of issues and let's have that conversation) is horrifying. Some "conservative" influencers are determined to push away black voters.… https://t.co/Nqtcj3XEq1
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Wednesday slammed people accusing him of pushing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, claiming they use such terms as a dog whistle for more harmful speech. https://t.co/Nv9zHgv8w4
Brandon Scott: Those who call me Baltimore's 'DEI mayor' lack the 'courage to say the N-word' and 'should be afraid' https://t.co/enV8txscCm https://t.co/azTaAU7zc0
#Baltimore mayor responds to racist remarks, 'they don't have courage to say the N-word' https://t.co/KmhW1AchCG https://t.co/eB0KfwP5up
Baltimore Mayor On MSNBC: My Purpose In Life Is To Make White People Uncomfortable & Afraid https://t.co/WlMCqsVTMS
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has accused his critics of racism after many labeled him the "DEI mayor" following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this week. https://t.co/0gdCs8kKx3
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: DEI is the new N-Word https://t.co/aZT01i0RWP
TVs Queen of racism & Baltimore Mayor & Grand Wizard of The Black Panthers, Brandon Scott, says white people deploy D.E.I against him because Whites lack “the courage to say the N-word” and his purpose in life is to make us “be afraid.” https://t.co/c4PaKcVNNd
"The mayor of Baltimore wasn't a DEI hire" reminds me of "CRT is only taught in law schools". People call Brandon Scott a "DEI mayor" because they think he was selected for race rather than ability. Maybe that's wrong in some strict technical sense, but who cares? https://t.co/4i64ACImav
Baltimore Mayor: My Purpose in Life is to Make White People Uncomfortable & Afraid “The mayor of Baltimore suffered a catastrophic bridge collapse, a mass casualty event, and his first response was to go on MSNBC and complain about white people.” https://t.co/yqz3J0IFYi
Joy Reid asks Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott to respond to attacks on him for “having the nerve to be black...and also a mayor” MORE: https://t.co/5nmEN399QN https://t.co/VWKWYg3tfA
The mayor of Baltimore is obviously not a "DEI hire." He was elected. You can dislike him or his policies, but it is very specifically not a DEI issue...
Baltimore’s young thug mayor threatens his white constituents. If you’re white you aren’t welcome in Baltimore. https://t.co/Oi2qg8X9hi
Baltimore Leader Says Conservatives "Should Be Afraid" For Calling Him The "DEI Mayor" https://t.co/FiW4NdNzS6
NEW: Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott says people who are saying that DEI got him elected are basically calling him the ‘N’ word. The mayor made the comment during an interview with MSNBC. “What they mean by DEI, in my opinion, is duly elected incumbent. We know what they wanna… https://t.co/VtBWyj4ZY7
The mayor of Baltimore on white people he deems racist: "Me being in this position means that their way of thinking, their way of life of being comfortable while everyone else suffers, is at risk. And they should be afraid because that’s my purpose in life.” Not only is he…
‘They Don’t Have The Courage To Say The N-Word’—Baltimore Mayor Condemns ‘DEI’ Attacks Following Bridge Collapse https://t.co/lGSOaiNXl2 https://t.co/TZex8c6Mii
Baltimore leader Brandon Scott appeared on Joy Reid’s MSNBC show to assert that white conservatives “should be afraid” of the consequences of calling him the ‘DEI Mayor’ and that his “purpose in life” was to make them uncomfortable. https://t.co/rgBfKpj2wd
Baltimore Mayor, Brandon Scott alleges that white people employ D.E.I against him because they lack “the courage to say the N-word” and his purpose in life is to make them to “be afraid.” https://t.co/59NxddxNaT
🚨Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott claims White people use D.E.I because they don't have 'the courage to say the N-word.' ---- 'They should be afraid because that’s my purpose in life' '...What they mean by DEI in my opinion is duly elected incumbent. We know what they want to say,… https://t.co/ItyxdHy00e
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott responds to being called the city’s “DEI mayor” “What they mean by DEI, in my opinion, is duly elected incumbent.” https://t.co/wnrxjNicW1
Someone online described Brandon Scott as “Baltimore’s DEI mayor.” He responded by saying “they don’t have the courage to say the n-word”—and added that when applied to him, the term should stand for “duly elected incumbent.” https://t.co/ohuTuhbOIW
‘They Don’t Have the Courage to Say the N-Word’: Baltimore Mayor Rips Those Who Called Him a ‘DEI Mayor’ https://t.co/ntnDVDmZHs
Baltimore’s Mayor Brandon Scott https://t.co/H92aoh6V6I