Events in Charlottesville and President Biden's Response
President Biden details why events in Charlottesville inspired him to run for 2020 presidential election during DNC speech, referencing debunked claim about Trump's remarks on neo-Nazis. Snopes debunked the claim that Trump called neo-Nazis 'very fine people.'
Key Points
- President Biden ran for president in 2020 after witnessing events in Charlottesville in 2017
- Claim that Trump called neo-Nazis 'very fine people' debunked by fact-checkers
- Charlottesville protests included violence resulting in three deaths
Pros
- Brings attention to the issue of hate and extremism in America
- Highlights the importance of standing against bigotry and violence
Cons
- Involves a controversial and debunked claim about Trump's remarks