Joe Biden's False Claim About His Uncle in World War II

Joe Biden falsely claimed his uncle was shot down in World War II and devoured by New Guinea cannibals. This claim was debunked by the Pentagon, and New Guinea residents found the statement offensive and unsubstantiated.

President Joe Biden’s comments about his uncle’s death

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refused to confirm President Joe Biden’s suggestion that his uncle was “shot down” and eaten by cannibals off the coast of New Guinea. Biden misstated key details about his uncle’s death, according to the Associated Press.

President Biden's False Claim About Uncle's Death in WWII

President Biden claimed his uncle's plane was shot down in an area with cannibals during WWII, but historical records contradict his story.

President Biden's Claim about Uncle's Disappearance in WWII

President Biden claimed his uncle vanished in an area with cannibals after his plane crashed during WWII, but official records contradict his story.