April 11th 2024.
Senator Tim Scott recently launched a new video series that features five Black Republican congressional legislators. This series, called "America's Starting Five," premiered on April 5th and includes a roundtable discussion with Senator Scott and Representatives Burgess Owens, John James, and Wesley Hunt. Although Representative Byron Donalds is credited, he is not seen in the first episode. The aim of this series is to delve into the experiences of these Black Republicans, particularly in light of the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
During the first episode, the group discusses the growing demographic of Black Republicans and reflects on Joe Biden's infamous "You ain't Black" comments made on The Breakfast Club radio show before he was elected in 2020. Biden's words, "Well, I'll tell you what. If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't Black," were met with both frustration and amusement from the group. Senator Scott expressed his frustration with how Democrats, including Biden, often get away with making controversial statements without facing any consequences. He also found the comment amusing, stating, "I mean, seriously, that's the thing - an old white dude telling me I can't be Black if I don't vote for him?"
The conversation then shifted to another controversial comment made by Biden, where he stated, "Poor kids are just as bright and talented as white kids." Representative James took this comment seriously and remarked, "I think Joe Biden is as serious as a heart attack." Representative Hunt agreed, calling it "100 percent" arrogant for white liberals to condescend not only to African Americans but also to poor children in general.
According to reports, the idea for this series has been in the works for weeks, with the goal of reaching Black voters. Representative Hunt even gave a sneak peek of the show on Twitter in February 2024, teasing that he and his colleagues are "The Democrat Party's WORST NIGHTMARE in one room." The videos are designed to mimic a casual meeting place for Black men, taking inspiration from the role barbershops play in the Black community, similar to podcasts like LeBron James' "The Shop: Uninterrupted."
Senator Scott's series comes at a time when former President Donald Trump has been actively trying to secure the Black vote by naming Senator Scott and Representative Donalds as potential candidates for his running mate. In an interview in February 2024, Trump praised Senator Scott's defense of him and stated, "Man, you're a much better person for me than you are for yourself." The second episode of "America's Starting Five" is set to premiere on April 12th.
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