On April 17, 2024, Joe Biden visited his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he honored his uncle, Ambrose Finnegan, at a war memorial. Biden paid tribute to his uncle, whose statue stands in the memorial, and shared a controversial story.
**The Story**
Biden recounted how his uncle’s plane was shot down in New Guinea and claimed that Finnegan’s body was never recovered due to the presence of cannibals in the area.
**Contradictions**
However, official military records indicate that Finnegan’s plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean near New Guinea for unknown reasons. This contradicts Biden’s version of events.
**Political Context**
Biden’s remarks were made during his campaign visit and were intended to contrast his support for war veterans with his opponent’s lack of support. The story has raised questions given the lack of official confirmation from military records.
**Polls and Strategy**
Biden’s remarks come amid recent polls that favor Donald Trump’s Republican party. The context of his comments may be influenced by political strategy, seeking to garner sympathy from the public.
**Wider Context**
Biden’s response to the Israel/Gaza crisis, the potential wider war involving Iran, and the ongoing support for Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion have drawn criticism, contributing to the possibility of Biden becoming only the second one-term president of the millennium, after Trump. CONTINUE READING
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