President Biden's Claim about Turning Down Naval Academy Appointment
President Biden repeated an old story about turning down an appointment to the Naval Academy to play football due to Roger Staubach's presence during his commencement address at West Point. However, there are inconsistencies in his story.
Key Points
- President Biden repeated a claim about turning down an appointment to the Naval Academy during his commencement address at West Point
- There are discrepancies in the timeline as Roger Staubach and Joe Bellino had already played for Navy before the years mentioned by Biden
- Republican sources have called Biden's claim questionable due to lack of evidence
Pros
- Highlighting President Biden's personal history and achievements in high school football
Cons
- Inconsistencies in the timeline and details of President Biden's story