James Woods Shares Photo of Biden with Former KKK Member

Veteran actor James Woods has sparked controversy by sharing a photo of President Joe Biden alongside the late Robert Byrd, a former member of the Ku Klux Klan, in response to Biden's recent remarks about the KKK. During an interview, Biden suggested that former President Donald Trump had emboldened the KKK, stating, “Under [Trump’s] presidency, they came out of those woods with no hoods, knowing they had an ally.” This comment has drawn significant attention and criticism. Woods posted the photo from a 2008 campaign rally in Charleston, West Virginia, where Biden was campaigning for vice president alongside then-Senator Barack Obama. The image, captured by the Associated Press, shows Biden with Byrd, who had a controversial past as a KKK member. In his autobiography, Byrd acknowledged his involvement with the Klan, describing it as a significant mistake that haunted him throughout his life and career. Byrd, who served as a U.S. congressman for over half a century, held various leadership roles in the Senate, including minority and majority leader. His early affiliation with the KKK has been a point of contention in discussions about his legacy. Byrd later expressed regret for his past actions, emphasizing the lessons learned from his early mistakes. The exchange between Woods and Biden highlights the ongoing debate surrounding race, political history, and the legacies of public figures in American politics.