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.
Key Points
Joe Biden falsely claimed his uncle was shot down in World War II and devoured by New Guinea cannibals.
The Pentagon's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency debunked Biden's claims, stating that his uncle died in a plane crash due to engine failure.
New Guinea residents found Biden's statement offensive and poorly judged.
Cons
Joe Biden made false claims about his uncle's death in World War II.
The claim was offensive and unsubstantiated, causing backlash from New Guinea residents.