During a speech in Wisconsin this week, President Joe Biden once again claimed to be the first in his family to attend college, a statement that has been debunked as false. Biden’s history of making this claim dates back almost 40 years to 1987, when it was debunked by the New York Times and subsequently proven to be untrue.
In 1987, Biden was forced to apologize for plagiarizing a speech by British politician Neil Kinnock. This incident, coupled with his false claim about being the first in his family to go to college, led to significant controversy and scrutiny of Biden’s character and integrity.
Despite these events, Biden has continued to repeat this false claim throughout his political career.
Joe Biden just said in a speech in Wisconsin "I, like an awful lot of people in this audience, was the first in my family to go to college."
That is a lie.
One of the reasons we know it's a lie is because Biden has bragged several times in the past about how his grandfather… pic.twitter.com/1ppP90RDnD
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) April 8, 2024
Critics argue that Biden’s repeated false statements undermine his credibility and call into question his commitment to honesty and transparency.
Some have pointed out that Biden’s family history is well-documented, and it is a matter of public record that his father, Joseph R. Biden Sr., attended college at St. Thomas of Villanova University, now known as Villanova University.
From The New York Times in 1987: pic.twitter.com/khoS0Zm6pN
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 8, 2024
The Biden administration has faced criticism for various issues, including economic policies, foreign relations, and social issues. This latest controversy over Biden’s false claim adds to the list of concerns raised by his detractors.
As the 2024 election approaches, Biden’s political opponents are likely to seize on this latest incident to question his character and suitability for the presidency. It remains to be seen whether Biden will address the controversy and clarify his statements or if this will become a recurring issue in the upcoming election campaign.
