Emails show Jon Gruden called Biden a ‘clueless p—-‘

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach and NFL broadcaster Jon Gruden mocked President Biden in 2011, calling him a “clueless p—-,” according to new leaked emails.

Gruden’s emails were obtained and reviewed by The New York Times, which published details of the messages Monday evening. 

The report reveals a litany of racist, homophobic and other vulgar language used by the former Super Bowl-winning coach and prime-time broadcaster dating back to 2011, when then-President Obama was gearing up to run for a second term and Biden was vice president. 

The New York Times did not reveal the specifics of Gruden’s comments on Obama — which were made to longtime colleague and friend Bruce Allen, the former president of what is now known as the Washington Football Team — but the outlet noted Gruden criticized the former president’s 2012 reelection campaign. 

In separate comments, Gruden reportedly referred to Biden as a “clueless p—-.” 

Gruden, who signed a multiyear, $100 million contract to coach the Raiders in 2018, resigned on Monday soon after the Times published the details of his emails, which were sent from a private account while he worked for ESPN as an analyst for “Monday Night Football.”

“I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction,” Gruden said in a statement released during Monday’s broadcast. “Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation. I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone.”