President Biden dismissed concerns about his performance in the first debate last month during a recent interview. Despite polls showing a decline in his support since the debate, Mr. Biden maintained a confident stance, making exaggerated claims about his events and attendance.
His statements during the interview with ABC News raised questions, prompting fact-checking to clarify the accuracy of his claims and statements. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key points discussed in the interview.
What Was Said
“After that debate, I did 10 major events in a row, including until 2 o’clock in the morning after the debate. I did events in North Carolina. I did events in Georgia, did events like this today, large crowds, overwhelming response, no slipping.”
Fact Check: Mr. Biden’s claim of doing 10 major events in a row after the debate was deemed exaggerated. While he did participate in multiple events, the scale and impact of these events were subject to personal interpretation. Criticisms were raised regarding the accuracy of his statements at some of these events.
Prior to the interview, Mr. Biden made bold statements about beating Trump in the upcoming election. His references and remarks during various public appearances sparked discussions about his accuracy and awareness of current issues.
What Was Said
“I’m the guy that shut Putin down. No one thought could happen.”
Context Needed: Mr. Biden’s claim of shutting down Putin was clarified by his campaign, citing global developments that influenced Putin’s actions. However, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine raises questions about the impact of Mr. Biden’s actions on Putin’s aggressive strategies.
What Was Said
“All the pollsters I talk to tell me it’s a tossup. It’s a tossup. And when I’m behind, there’s only one poll I’m really far behind, CBS poll and NBC, I mean, excuse me.”
Fact Check: Mr. Biden’s claim of the election being a toss-up was countered by poll data showing a lead for Trump in most surveys. While Biden’s comments about the polls were scrutinized, the data pointed towards Trump maintaining a lead in the race.
What Was Said
“This is a guy who told us to put bleach in our arms to deal with Covid, with a million — over a million people died. This is a guy who talks about wanting to get rid of the health care provision we put in place. This is a guy who wants to give the power back to Big Pharma to be able to charge exorbitant prices for drugs.”
Exaggerated Claim: Mr. Biden’s remarks about Trump’s suggestions and policies were reviewed to provide context. While Trump’s statements on disinfectants raised concerns, Biden’s assertions about healthcare and pharmaceuticals required further analysis.
Further discussions highlighted the complexity and nuances of political rhetoric, underscoring the importance of fact-checking and critical analysis in understanding key issues.
What Was Said
“Well, Mark is a good man. We’ve never had that — he also tried to get the nomination too.”
Misleading Statement: Mr. Biden’s comments about Senator Mark Warner were found to be inaccurate, highlighting the need for precise and fact-based communication in political discourse.
