Segregation, Social Security, and Trump's Policies

In his first major address since leaving office, former President Joe Biden recounted his childhood experiences with segregation. He shared a memory of seeing Black students, whom he referred to as "colored kids," on a bus while he was in fourth grade. This anecdote was used to illustrate the importance of civil rights laws and his early involvement in politics.

Biden described how his family moved from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Wilmington, Delaware, where he witnessed segregated schools. He recalled asking his mother why Black students were not allowed to attend the same schools as White students. This experience, he said, sparked a sense of outrage that continues to this day.

The former president delivered his speech at a disability advocacy conference in Chicago, where he received an award. His address focused on the Social Security Administration, including criticism of the Trump administration's policies.

Biden questioned the motives behind the Trump administration's approach to Social Security, accusing them of wanting to "wreck it so they could rob it." He claimed that the goal was to provide tax cuts to billionaires and corporations, potentially at the expense of Social Security and Medicaid.

Biden also addressed the Trump administration's cuts to the Social Security Administration staff. He argued that these cuts were part of a broader effort to undermine the program. The White House has denied any plans to cut Social Security benefits.