President Joe Biden has a long-standing history of attempting to tie himself to a diverse range of ethnic groups and cultures. During a Greek Independence Day celebration at the White House this week, Biden reminded guests of his claim that he inherited the nickname "Biden-opoulos" in his home state of Delaware. He attributed his early political success to the Greek-American community, stating that he had a close relationship with them and the church.

Biden recounted that during his 1972 campaign for the Senate, he believed that "every Greek American in Delaware voted for" him. The President mentioned this Greek-inspired nickname before during a 2009 White House event, boasting that he was "an honorary Greek."

These recent remarks are in line with Biden's previous attempts to relate himself to various ethnicities and communities across the world. In September 2022, Biden attended a reception at the White House to celebrate the Jewish New Year, where he reportedly told Jewish Americans that he attended synagogue more frequently than them. He clarified that he was a practicing Catholic but expressed his willingness to attend services on both Saturday and Sunday.

Moreover, Biden has claimed to have been raised by the Puerto Rican community during discussions about Hurricane Fiona response and recovery efforts from Puerto Rico in October 2022. He declared that he was "sort of raised in the Puerto Rican community at home, politically," while noting Delaware's relatively large Puerto Rican population.

In recent years, Biden has also sought to connect with Black voters by claiming he comes "out of a Black community." This assertion was made during a presidential primary debate in November 2019, where he emphasized the support he received from the Black community. Biden further stated that he had spent his entire career with the Black community, clarifying that he was not claiming to be Black himself.

In May 2020, Biden faced criticism for suggesting that Black voters "ain't Black" if they had difficulty deciding whether to support him or his political rival Donald Trump. He later apologized for the comment, admitting that he "shouldn't have been such a wise guy" or "so cavalier."

Notably, Biden has also attempted to connect with Italian and Polish communities by highlighting his Irish ancestry and Catholic religion. The President stated in 2020 that he grew up in a heavily Irish Catholic community in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as well as a heavily Italian Polish community in Claymont, Delaware.

Biden's connection to Ireland is something he frequently mentions. In 2021, ahead of a virtual meeting with Ireland's taoiseach at the time, Micheál Martin, Biden remarked, "We Irish are the only people who are nostalgic for the future."

President Biden's history of emphasizing his ties to various ethnic groups and cultures showcases his efforts to connect with a diverse range of communities across the United States. While some critics view these attempts as strategic moves to gain support, others appreciate Biden's recognition of the importance of multiculturalism and inclusivity in American society.