Biden delivered a commencement address at the college, where some silently protested his support for Israel amid the war in Gaza.
President Joe Biden's appearance at Morehouse College, where he received an honorary degree and delivered a commencement speech on May 19, has divided opinion on social media.
Biden also spoke about democracy and touted what his administration had delivered for Black Americans. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.The president received a standing ovation from college administrators and alumni in the audience when he was introduced, but most of the graduating class remained seated.
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