Jill Biden Tells Mostly Latino Audience That They Are as ‘Unique’ as ‘Breakfast Tacos’

In a speech today in San Antonio, Texas, Jill Biden told a mostly Latino audience that they are as “unique” as “breakfast tacos.”

According to the White House transcript, Biden declared during remarks delivered at the UnidosUS 2022 Annual Conference:

“Yes, the Latino community is unique. But what I’ve heard from you again and again is that you want what all families want. Good schools. Good jobs. Safe neighborhoods.”

“You want justice and equality—the opportunity to build a better life for your families.”

“It’s not only what all families want; it’s what all families deserve. But we can’t get those things on our own.”

“Raul helped build this organization with the understanding that the diversity of this community—as distinct as the bodegas of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of Miami, and as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio—is your strength.”

Steve Guest, who is the communications director for U.S. Sen Ted Cruz (R-TX) shared a clip of Biden’s speech in a tweet where he said:

“Jill Biden just said Hispanics are as ‘unique’ as tacos.”

“This isn’t Veep.”

“Which White House speechwriter just won a bet for getting the First Lady to say something like this?”

Jill Biden just said Hispanics are as “unique” as tacos.

This isn’t Veep. Which White House speechwriter just won a bet for getting the First Lady to say something like this?pic.twitter.com/DXfJgYz0g5

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) July 11, 2022