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Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times Headline from Newsweek
Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.
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Biden says son Beau 'lost his life in Iraq' during Colorado speech ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Oct 12, 2022
Fox News's feed description President Biden claimed that his son Beau "lost his life in Iraq" during a speech on Wednesday near Vail, Colorado, where he designated Camp Hale as a national monument.
BizPac Review
Did he forget how his son died? Biden says his son Beau 'lost his life in Iraq' during Colorado speech ↗ (opens BizPac Review) Published Oct 12, 2022
BizPac Review's feed description President Biden outright lied in Colorado, claiming his son Beau died in combat in Iraq, when, in fact, he died of brain cancer in 2015.
PJ Media
DISGRACE: Joe Biden Falsely Claims Son Beau ‘Lost His Life in Iraq’ ↗ (opens PJ Media) Published Oct 12, 2022
PJ Media's feed description Joe Biden has often invoked his late son Beau Biden. For example, after his botched withdrawal from Afghanistan he evoked his late son in a shameless effort to avoid criticism of his actions....
Insider
Biden's comment that his son Beau 'lost his life in Iraq' caught attention. Here's why he would say that. ↗ (opens Insider) Published Oct 12, 2022
Insider's feed description Biden has tied his late son's brain cancer to the toxic burn pits he was exposed to. He signed a bill expanding health care for vets similarly exposed.
Shore News Network
Joe Biden Falsely Claims Son Beau Was Killed in Iraq ↗ (opens Shore News Network) Published Oct 12, 2022
Shore News Network's feed description U.S. President Joe Biden once again told a tall tale on the campaign trail, claiming his son Beau lost his life in Iraq. "I say this as a father of a man
Breitbart News
Watch: Biden Incorrectly Claims His Son Beau 'Lost His Life in Iraq' ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Oct 12, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description President Joe Biden appeared to incorrectly claim on Wednesday that his late son, Beau, "lost his life in Iraq."
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Newsweek
Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Oct 12, 2022
Newsweek's feed description Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.
Washington Times
Biden claims son Beau died in Iraq during speech in Colorado ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Oct 12, 2022
Washington Times's feed description President Biden falsely claimed that his son Beau Biden “lost his life in Iraq” in during a speech in Colorado on Wednesday.