Biden's Remarks on Uncle's Alleged Cannibal Incident Questioned

President Joe Biden's recent statements about his uncle being potentially eaten by cannibals in New Guinea have sparked scrutiny and fact-checking, revealing discrepancies with official military records.

President Biden claimed his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., was potentially eaten by cannibals in New Guinea during WWII, a story not supported by military records.
Media outlets and fact-checkers have highlighted the discrepancies, noting the official record shows no evidence of cannibalism and that Biden's uncle's plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean.
Critics argue that Biden's statements are treated with less scrutiny compared to other politicians, with some media describing them as 'misstatements' rather than falsehoods.
The White House has not directly addressed the specific claim about cannibalism, focusing instead on the broader context of honoring military service.
This incident adds to a series of controversial or mistaken public statements by Biden, raising questions about his factual accuracy.