Coverage dated October 12, 2022

Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times

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Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.

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  1. Fox News

    Biden says son Beau 'lost his life in Iraq' during Colorado speech (opens Fox News)

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    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.

  2. 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)

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    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.

  3. PJ Media

    DISGRACE: Joe Biden Falsely Claims Son Beau ‘Lost His Life in Iraq’ (opens PJ Media)

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    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....

  4. Insider

    Biden's comment that his son Beau 'lost his life in Iraq' caught attention. Here's why he would say that. (opens Insider)

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    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.

  5. Shore News Network

    Joe Biden Falsely Claims Son Beau Was Killed in Iraq (opens Shore News Network)

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    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

  6. Breitbart News

    Watch: Biden Incorrectly Claims His Son Beau 'Lost His Life in Iraq' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Joe Biden appeared to incorrectly claim on Wednesday that his late son, Beau, "lost his life in Iraq."

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  8. Newsweek

    Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.

  9. Washington Times

    Biden claims son Beau died in Iraq during speech in Colorado (opens Washington Times)

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    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.

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