Biden Quips to SC Women's Basketball Team: 'I Work for Jim Clyburn'

The president made the comment during a visit to the team's practice facility

President Joe Biden joked to the University of South Carolina women's basketball team on Thursday that he "works for" Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn.

Biden made the quip during a visit to the team's practice facility in Columbia, South Carolina.

The comment was a reference to Clyburn's endorsement of Biden in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Clyburn's endorsement is widely credited with helping Biden win the South Carolina primary and ultimately the Democratic nomination.

Biden praised the team for its success

During his visit, Biden also praised the team for its success, which includes winning the national championship in 2017. The Gamecocks are ranked No. 1 in the country this season.

Biden said he was "proud" of the team's accomplishments and said that they were "a great example of what women can achieve."

Biden's visit was part of a three-day swing through South Carolina

Biden's visit to the University of South Carolina was part of a three-day swing through South Carolina. He also visited the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina.

Biden's trip to South Carolina is part of a broader effort to reach out to voters in key states ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Conclusion

Biden's quip to the University of South Carolina women's basketball team was a light-hearted moment during a visit to the team's practice facility. The comment was a reference to Clyburn's endorsement of Biden in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Biden also praised the team for its success, which includes winning the national championship in 2017. Biden's visit to the University of South Carolina was part of a three-day swing through South Carolina as part of a broader effort to reach out to voters in key states ahead of the 2024 presidential election.