In 2020, President Biden also took heat for saying if voters aren't sure who to vote for, 'you ain't Black'
During a pre-campaign rally in Pittsburgh on Thursday, former President Barack Obama urged Black Americans to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris, noting a lack of enthusiasm compared to his own campaigns in 2008 and 2012.
Before joining Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. for a later event, Obama visited a local campaign office where he expressed concern over the current Democratic nominee's support within the African-American community.
"We have not yet seen the same levels of energy and turnout in our neighborhoods as we did when I was running," Obama remarked. He pointedly addressed Black men, saying, "When you have a choice this clear—someone who understands your struggles and experiences—it's vital to show up."