White House Clarifies Biden's Remarks on Uncle's WWII Fate
President Biden's anecdote about his uncle being eaten by cannibals after a WWII plane crash corrected by the White House, emphasizing it as a misstatement during an emotional moment.
- During a Pennsylvania campaign, President Biden suggested his uncle was eaten by cannibals in WWII, a claim corrected by the White House.
- The Defense Department's records indicate the plane crashed due to engine failure, not enemy action, and there was no evidence of cannibalism.
- White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the comment as a symbolic gesture to honor veterans, not a factual recount.
- Biden faced criticism for multiple inaccuracies in his speeches, including false claims about tax policies and prescription drug costs.
- The White House stressed the importance of honoring veterans and correcting misinformation, amidst ongoing scrutiny of Biden's public statements.