President Joe Biden's Anecdote about Desegregation Protest
President Joe Biden revived a dubious anecdote about being arrested as a teenager during a desegregation protest. Fact-checkers could not corroborate that he was ever arrested. The incident involved white neighbors protesting a Black family moving into the neighborhood. Biden has told this story multiple times with varying details.
Key Points
- Biden's mother recalled him being arrested while standing on a porch with a Black family during a desegregation protest
- No concrete evidence supports Biden's claim of being arrested
- Biden has told this story multiple times with varying details
Pros
- Highlights Biden's support for civil rights and racial equality
- Sheds light on historical desegregation protests
Cons
- Inconsistencies and lack of evidence regarding Biden's claim of being arrested
- Potential embellishment of details in the anecdote