President Joe Biden recently faced scrutiny after making several dubious claims during a live interview with radio host Howard Stern. During the hour-long discussion, Biden recounted various personal anecdotes, including a story about his alleged arrest during a desegregation protest in Delaware as a teenager, which has raised eyebrows due to inconsistencies with documented history.
The New York Times and CNN both highlighted Biden’s claim about being arrested at a civil rights protest, noting that there is no evidence to support this assertion. This is not the first time Biden has been questioned over the accuracy of his stories. His claim during the interview about driving an 18-wheeler, for example, was also challenged, with CNN pointing out that there is no evidence to suggest he ever did so, despite previous similar assertions.
Critics from various media outlets and public figures on social media have reacted to Biden’s interview, with some accusing him of being habitual in stretching the truth. Conservative X user Greg Price and Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro expressed skepticism about Biden’s ability to maintain factual integrity, highlighting a pattern of exaggerated or unfounded claims.
In addition to his arrest story, Biden shared other tales that raised doubts, such as claiming to have saved multiple lives as a lifeguard and being a top football player in his high school. These stories, along with his recounting of receiving salacious pictures during his early Senate years and a bizarre account involving his uncle and cannibals in New Guinea, have contributed to a growing narrative questioning Biden’s credibility.
The White House has not specifically addressed each contested claim from Biden’s interview with Stern, but the continual emergence of these stories in Biden’s rhetoric has become a focal point for critics questioning his suitability for office, particularly as he positions himself for a potential re-election campaign.