Biden’s recent fib: A brain aneurysm, a chopper, and Reagan
President Biden’s Tall Tale: Reagan’s Offer to Save His Life
President Joe Biden has once again captivated audiences with his latest story, a remarkable tale that ranges from minor exaggerations to partial fabrications. During a recent speech, Biden recounted the time he suffered a brain aneurysm in 1988 and credited the late President Ronald Reagan with making an extraordinary offer to save his life.
Biden claimed that Reagan had sent “Air Force – Helicopter One” to ensure he received the emergency medical care he needed. However, this story seems to be more fiction than fact. According to @stevennelson10, Biden’s own autobiography and Reagan’s daily presidential diary do not support this claim.
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Biden claims Ronald Reagan sent “Air Force Helicopter One” to take him to the hospital when he had a brain aneurysm in the 1980s.
His story “is not supported by either his own autobiography or by Reagan’s daily presidential diary,” according to @stevennelson10. pic.twitter.com/hJ9aSy0cud
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In his opening remarks, Biden shared this story while congratulating the city of Philadelphia for receiving a “SAFER Grant Award to Fund the Philadelphia Fire Department.” He expressed gratitude to his local fire company in Wilmington, Delaware, for saving his life during the snowstorm when he had the cranial aneurysm.
“I would not be here were it not for my local fire company in Wilmington, Delaware. They saved my life. I had a cranial aneurysm. I wasn’t – it was the middle of a snowstorm. Not a joke.
I couldn’t figure out how they were going to – President Reagan was nice enough to send Air Force – Helicopter One to take me down, but it couldn’t fly. And so, my fire department – my fire department came up, put me in the back, and took me on – in a snow – in a heavy snow on the day I went down to Walter Reed, because that’s where I had to get for this operation.
I got there for a nine-hour operation that saved my life. I – not a joke. My firefighters - the guys I grew up with – they saved my life.”
While the aneurysm itself is true, with Biden undergoing two lifesaving surgeries, one on each side of his brain, the rest of his story seems to be at least partially fabricated.
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According to The New York Times, Biden was transferred to Walter Reed from St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Reagan’s notes from that day mentioned Marine One, the helicopter used by the president, but only to note that inclement weather prevented its use. Biden’s detailed account in his autobiography, “Promises to Keep,” also made no mention of any offer from the White House.
Biden continued to embellish his stories during the speech, including the often exaggerated tale of a small kitchen fire in his Delaware home. He praised the fire department for saving his wife, his home, and even his beloved ’67 Corvette, which the firefighters reportedly contained in under 20 minutes.
How does Biden’s claim of Reagan sending a helicopter to transport him to the hospital raise questions about his storytelling consistency and accuracy?
P>”My fire company saved my life,” Biden stated. ”And then, you know, I had to go down to Philadelphia because I had a cranial aneurysm. And if you’re going to have one, it’s good to be in Philadelphia where they have some of the best [institutions].”
It is understandable that Biden would want to express gratitude to the city where he received life-saving medical treatment. However, the claim of Reagan sending a helicopter to transport him to the hospital seems far-fetched. Not only is there no record of such an event in Biden’s autobiography, but Reagan’s daily presidential diary also makes no mention of such a gesture.
This tall tale raises questions about the consistency and accuracy of Biden’s storytelling. While it is not uncommon for politicians to engage in embellishment or exaggeration for rhetorical effect, it is crucial for a President to maintain credibility and truthfulness. When the President makes claims that can easily be fact-checked and proven false, it undermines public trust and confidence.
This is not the first time Biden has been caught stretching the truth. In the past, he has been accused of making false statements about his involvement in the civil rights movement, his academic achievements, and his past positions on various policy issues. While these may seem like minor falsehoods in isolation, they add up to a pattern of dishonesty that should be cause for concern.
As President, Biden has a responsibility to lead with integrity and uphold the highest standards of honesty. The American people deserve a leader who can be trusted to speak the truth and accurately represent the events and decisions that shape our nation. It is imperative for Biden to be more careful with his words and avoid exaggerations that can easily be debunked.
This latest tall tale may seem like a minor incident, but it reflects a larger issue of credibility and transparency in the Biden administration. If the President is willing to fabricate stories for the sake of a feel-good moment or to emphasize a point, what does that say about his commitment to honesty and accountability in matters of greater significance?
In conclusion, President Biden’s claim of Reagan offering to save his life with a helicopter seems to be nothing more than a tall tale. The lack of evidence in both Biden’s autobiography and Reagan’s presidential diary raises doubts about the veracity of this story. As President, Biden must prioritize honesty and integrity, as his credibility and the trust of the American people are at stake. It is crucial for him to be more careful with his words and avoid exaggerations that can easily be fact-checked and proven false.
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