Fact Check: Interviewing Joe Biden is ‘Similar to Having One of The Beatles Present’

In a recent article by the Washington Free Beacon, titled Joe Biden’s Political Origin Story Is Almost Certainly Bogus. It May Have Just Caught Up to Him, President Joe Biden’s oft-repeated narrative of his early legal career has come under scrutiny. The piece outlines significant discrepancies in Biden’s account of how he transitioned into public service following a negligence case involving a welder.

Biden’s Origin Story

Biden has frequently recounted a story about his decision to pursue politics after handling a negligence case. He claims that representing a welder, who he alleged to be partially responsible for his own injuries due to a lack of protective gear, left him burdened with guilt. This experience, he states, inspired him to leave his law firm and become a public defender.

Discrepancies in the Story

However, critical analysis reveals that the case Biden describes concluded in 1968, a time when he was still attending law school. This timeline raises questions about the authenticity of his account, as it contradicts his assertion of being an active attorney in the matter.

Lack of Evidence

In a thorough investigation involving a review of court records from the National Archives and conversations with former colleagues and federal court clerks, no supporting evidence emerged to corroborate Biden’s claims regarding his involvement in such a case or any subsequent career change. This absence of documentation further complicates the validity of his narrative.

Similarity to Earlier Case

Remarkably, the story bears a striking resemblance to a case from Biden’s law firm, Prickett, Ward, Burt & Sanders, which he purportedly learned about while still an undergraduate at the University of Delaware. The phrasing Biden used aligns closely with language found in an article from the *Wilmington News-Journal*, suggesting a potential conflation or misrepresentation of events.

Previous Embellishments

This is not the first time Biden’s storytelling has been called into question. He has a history of embellishing or even fabricating details from his past, including claims about being offered a position on the Naval Academy’s football team and denying discussions with his son, Hunter Biden, concerning controversial foreign business dealings.

Potential Legal Implications

While Biden was not under oath when he discussed his story with Robert Hur, the implications of providing false information to a federal agent could still lead to legal repercussions. Such intricacies highlight the seriousness of the matter, considering the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the President.

White House Response

As the article gained traction, the White House refrained from providing commentary on the allegations, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over Biden’s narrative.

The integrity of a political figure’s origin story is paramount in understanding their motivations and values. As discussions about Biden’s narrative continue, the implications of these revelations could resonate throughout his presidency.