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- President Joe Biden drew criticism for jokingly calling Jeffrey Scruggs, a Black university official, "Barack" during a Syracuse portrait unveiling.
- Conservative commentators deemed the moment awkward and criticized Biden.
- Paul A. Szypula argued that if Donald Trump had made a similar comment, protests would follow.
- Nick Sortor echoed this sentiment, mocking Biden and implying insensitivity.
- Biden's speech focused on education, public service, and democracy.
