Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) launched a new talk show Friday, with four other black Republicans as his fellow hosts.
America’s Starting Five aired the first part of its first episode, which focused on the stereotype that black people are inevitably Democratic voters and politicians. Reps. Burgess Owens (R-UT), Byron Donalds (R-FL), John James (R-MI), and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) rounded out the five mentioned in the title in what will be a series on the podcast, according to Scott’s YouTube channel.
“In the first episode, the group discusses Joe Biden’s ‘you ain’t Black’ comments, what it means to be a Black Republican, and the growing coalition of Black Republicans,” the video caption reads.
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The reference was to Biden’s appearance on Charlamagne tha God’s podcast where he suggested to viewers that “if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or [former President Donald] Trump, you ain’t black.” The episode also featured another clip of Biden saying that “poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.” Both clips caused the hosts to burst into laughter.
“Look, listen, here are four non-black black people,” Scott said. “The good news is in 2024, looks like four out of 10 of us aren’t black enough for Joe Biden.”
“Here’s the thing: I don’t think these are gaffes,” James said. “I think Joe Biden is as serious as all get. I think this is exactly what he thinks.”
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Scott has often come under fire for his conservative values. From the beginning of Biden’s presidency, Scott has been a vocal opponent, even delivering the GOP rebuttal to Biden’s first State of the Union address.
All of the America’s Starting Five hosts represent majority white districts, and in Scott’s case, a majority white state.
