In a recent speech, President Joe Biden launched into what observers deemed to be an unhinged rant, accusing former President Donald Trump of calling fallen soldiers “losers” and “suckers.” Biden also repeated the false claim that his son Beau died in combat during military service.
During the speech, Biden became visibly angry and shouted, “How dare he say that! How dare he talk about my son like that!” The president’s emotional outburst was met with a mix of confusion and concern from the audience.
Biden’s claim that his son Beau died in combat is not accurate. Beau Biden, who served in the Delaware Army National Guard, died of brain cancer in 2015. While Beau’s service to his country is commendable, it is important to note that he did not die in combat.
A clip of the rant was posted by the 81-year-old president’s social media team to his official account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Our veterans aren’t losers.
The only loser I see is Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/xP6z3W1FV8
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 28, 2024
The dubious claim about Trump calling fallen soldiers “losers” and “suckers” stems from a controversial article published in The Atlantic in 2020. The article cited anonymous sources and has been widely disputed by Trump administration officials and others who were present at the time of the alleged incident.
President Biden’s emotional outburst and his repetition of a false claim about his son’s death have raised concerns about his ability to lead the country and maintain a professional demeanor. Some political analysts have called for the president to issue an apology and retract his false statements.
The incident has also sparked a broader debate about the importance of accurate information and the need for political leaders to be held accountable for their words and actions. As the country moves forward, it is crucial for all political leaders to prioritize truth and honesty in their public statements and to engage in respectful dialogue with those who hold different opinions.
Some users also noted Biden’s previous controversial remarks calling troops “stupid bastards” and “dull.”
Biden claims about Trump are lies written by Jeffrey Goldberg citing unnamed people.
Here is the reminder that Biden hates our servicemen calling them “stupid bastards” and “dull”!pic.twitter.com/SwB5JrWFtz
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) January 28, 2024
