Biden Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Despite Strong Public Support

President Biden’s criticism of the recent Supreme Court decision to strike down race-based ‘affirmative action’ in college admissions has stirred controversy. In his commencement address at a prominent HBCU, he denounced the ruling as the work of “extremists.” However, many Americans support the court’s decision, which was based on the principle of equal protection under the Constitution. A Gallup poll in 2024 revealed that a majority of every racial group, including black, Asian, Hispanic, and white Americans, favored the Court’s affirmative action ruling.

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Despite the widespread support for the ruling, President Biden chose to label the authors of the judicial decision as ‘extremists.’ This divisive language is inaccurate and out of touch with the views of the majority of Americans. Additionally, the President used the term ‘extremists’ to refer to critics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements in academic hiring, further widening the divide.

The decision to end racial affirmative action in college admissions reflects a consistent opposition to racial discrimination in admissions among Americans. Polls in 2019 and 2022 showed that a supermajority of respondents from all racial demographics believed that race should not be a factor in admissions decisions. The Supreme Court’s decision aligned with the sentiments of the majority of the public and upheld the principle of equal treatment under the law.

President Biden’s deceptive claims about the Georgia voting law were also highlighted as part of his speech, further underscoring the President’s willingness to spread falsehoods to advance his agenda. It is clear that the President is out of touch with the law and public opinion on these matters. The Supreme Court decision to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions has garnered widespread support and upholds the principle of equality before the law.