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Biden Is Hit With ‘Brandon’ Slur in Call With Military Families

Biden was spoke with military families after the presidential ritual of a check-in about Santa Claus with NORAD.

Biden was spoke with military families after the presidential ritual of a check-in about Santa Claus with NORAD.

Photographer: Ron Sachs/CNP/Bloomberg

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A traditional White House holiday call with military families ended awkwardly Friday when one father told President Joe Biden, “Let’s Go Brandon,” a slur used by some conservatives, and hung up after Biden asked his kids about their Christmas wishes. 

The phrase has become code for “F--- Joe Biden” in conservative circles. When he heard it, Biden responded, “Let’s Go Brandon, I agree,” but did not otherwise react to the remark. The White House declined to comment.