Biden's Misstatement on Cannibals and Trump's Controversial Remarks: A Recap
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Joe Biden's anecdote about his uncle possibly being eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during WWII has sparked bemusement and criticism in the country, with analysts and officials describing the claims as unsubstantiated and poorly judged. The remarks have been deemed offensive and unhelpful, especially as the US seeks to strengthen ties with Papua New Guinea and counter Chinese influence in the Pacific region. The Pentagon's official records state that Biden's uncle died in a plane crash, with no mention of cannibalism.
- ‘Lost for words’: Joe Biden’s tale about cannibals bemuses Papua New Guinea residents The Guardian US
- Biden's false cannibal story described as a simple ‘misstatement,’ ‘off on the details’ by the media Fox News
- Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are 'Losers' and 'Suckers' The Atlantic
- Was Biden's uncle eaten by cannibals near New Guinea in World War II? Here's what the president said. USA TODAY
- White House admits Biden uncle wasn't eaten by cannibals, died in Pacific Ocean crash New York Post
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