No, this is not a photo of Biden making out with a 15-year-old girl
The spread of such misinformation can have significant consequences, affecting public perception, voter decisions, and the overall democratic process.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pictured kissing a 15-year-old girl on the lips.
AP ESTIMATE: FALSE. During a stop in Iowa in February, Biden is pictured kissing his 19-year-old granddaughter Finnegan.
Controversy: unsubstantiated reports that Joe Biden kissed a 15-year-old girl
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was photographed kissing his grown granddaughter Finnegan on the lips during a campaign rally in Iowa. However, a recent social media post falsely claimed that he was kissing a 15-year-old girl. According to an Associated Press analysis, the allegations are incorrect.
The Facebook post, which has been shared more than 1,400 times, incorrectly claims the image shows Biden mistreating a child and calls into question his credentials as a Christian candidate.
However, the truth tells a different story. During his remarks at a campaign event, Biden said that while young girls may feel embarrassed by their fathers, grandfathers often don’t. He emphasized the close relationship that exists between the granddaughters and their grandfathers, saying that these grandfathers are both loved and really like them.
The video of the incident serves as additional information. It reveals that after finishing his speech, Biden gave his grown-up granddaughter a quick kiss on the lips before introducing her to the crowd and saying, “I want you to meet Finnegan.”
In conclusion, it is not true what is being said on social media that the picture shows Joe Biden kissing a 15-year-old girl. The picture actually shows her spending some quality time with her grown-up granddaughter while campaigning in Iowa. Fact-checking and relying on reliable sources is critical to stopping the development of false narratives.
Reactions online ranged from people saying they were horrified to others chastising those who thought the grandfather-grandchild kiss was inappropriate.
Look, I don’t really like Joe Biden. But this thing about insinuating he’s gross for kissing his granddaughter on the lips in public is just toxic cynicism.
— Anthony (Andy) Hall (@Squidbidness) February 3, 2020
We have enough in our culture that shames people for having feelings and affections. Save it for the actual creepiness.
It is also important for individuals to be aware of their own biases and how they may influence their perception of information. In particular, confirmation bias can lead people to seek out and believe information that is consistent with their existing beliefs, even if it is false or misleading. By recognizing this cognitive bias, individuals can strive to approach information with an open mind and seek a balanced understanding of events.
The Joe Biden incident and misinterpreted photo highlight the prevalence of false claims and misinformation in today’s digital age. It emphasizes the need for media literacy, critical thinking, and responsible information sharing. By being vigilant consumers of information and taking proactive steps to verify claims, we can contribute to a more informed and engaged society, free from the harmful effects of misinformation.
We rate this post as false.