President Joe Biden misstated key details about his uncle's death, claiming he was shot down by cannibals during World War II, when in reality he died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Guinea. Biden used this story to condemn former President Donald Trump's alleged comments about military personnel.
Key Points
President Biden misstated details about his uncle's death
Uncle Ambrose J. Finnegan died in a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Guinea
Biden used the story to criticize former President Trump's alleged remarks about military personnel
Pros
Brings attention to the sacrifices made by military personnel during World War II