Column slamming Jill Biden’s ‘Dr’ title sparks anger in US

Washington (AFP) – A Wall Street Journal opinion piece criticizing incoming first lady Jill Biden’s use of the title “Dr” because she holds a doctorate in education sciences, rather than a medical degree, has caused widespread outrage in the US, including from predecessor Michelle Obama. The Journal article, published Saturday, has been panned for its attack on Biden, who earned her EdD in 2007 and plans to keep teaching during her husband President-elect Joe Biden’s time in office. Column author Joseph Epstein was accused of patronizing Biden when he referred to her as “kiddo” and suggested h…

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