Joe Biden has made an unbelievable gaffe in his first speech since moving out of the White House.
Before he focused his aim on the incumbent President and Elon Musk, Biden used an offensive term for African-Americans as he delivered a speech on social security to crowds in Chicago.
Speaking to the audience about why he wanted to get involved in politics, the Democrat recalled moments from his childhood and growing up in Scranton - discussing the split ideologies which projected him into the business of public service.
"I’d never seen... hardly any black people in Scranton at the time, and I was only going to fourth grade,” he said, addressing crowds of his supporters.
"And I remember seeing the kids going by at the time, called coloured kids on a bus going by..."
The term "coloured" to describe black people is now deemed highly offensive. The term recalls America's period of segregation when toilets and water fountains - for example - were labelled "coloured only"
Republicans were quick to mock the 82-year-old politician after his first major speech since Donald Trump, four years his younger.
Following the awkward blunder, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said: "I’m shocked that he is speaking at night time.
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"I thought his bedtime was much earlier than his speech tonight."
The Democrat also used the speech to take a swipe at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to cut the number of federal staff.
"In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has made so much damage and so much destruction," he said.
"It’s kind of breathtaking."
During the speech, the Pennsylvanian-born politician hit out at tech bosses for adopting a "move fast, break things" approach.
He also took aim at the Republican Party for their attempts to take money from social security funding to plug holes left by tax cuts.
Since leaving the White House, Biden has devoted a large portion of his time in Delaware.
He has appeared on occasion for public events, including a model UN conference in New York, and even a St Patrick's Day celebration close to his home.
His advisers have claimed that Biden heads to Washington DC once a week as he intends to allocate more time to his family - as well as focusing on his legacy.
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Before he focused his aim on the incumbent President and Elon Musk, Biden used an offensive term for African-Americans as he delivered a speech on social security to crowds in Chicago.
Speaking to the audience about why he wanted to get involved in politics, the Democrat recalled moments from his childhood and growing up in Scranton - discussing the split ideologies which projected him into the business of public service.
"I’d never seen... hardly any black people in Scranton at the time, and I was only going to fourth grade,” he said, addressing crowds of his supporters.
"And I remember seeing the kids going by at the time, called coloured kids on a bus going by..."
The term "coloured" to describe black people is now deemed highly offensive. The term recalls America's period of segregation when toilets and water fountains - for example - were labelled "coloured only"
Republicans were quick to mock the 82-year-old politician after his first major speech since Donald Trump, four years his younger.
Following the awkward blunder, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said: "I’m shocked that he is speaking at night time.
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"I thought his bedtime was much earlier than his speech tonight."
The Democrat also used the speech to take a swipe at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to cut the number of federal staff.
"In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has made so much damage and so much destruction," he said.
"It’s kind of breathtaking."
During the speech, the Pennsylvanian-born politician hit out at tech bosses for adopting a "move fast, break things" approach.
He also took aim at the Republican Party for their attempts to take money from social security funding to plug holes left by tax cuts.
Since leaving the White House, Biden has devoted a large portion of his time in Delaware.
He has appeared on occasion for public events, including a model UN conference in New York, and even a St Patrick's Day celebration close to his home.
His advisers have claimed that Biden heads to Washington DC once a week as he intends to allocate more time to his family - as well as focusing on his legacy.
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