Fact-Checkers Debunk False Claims About Biden Dropout Video
Viral social media posts falsely claim that a PBS News video shows Joe Biden's first address after dropping out of the 2024 race. Fact-checkers confirm that the video predates his recent decision to end his campaign.
Social media users spread false information on July 21 by sharing a PBS News video and claiming it shows President Joe Biden’s first address after dropping out the presidential race. These viral posts circulate widely on X, formerly known as Twitter, and mislead the public about the timeline of recent political events.
Fact-checkers investigate the clip and quickly determine that the video is not new. The footage actually shows an earlier public appearance by the president, completely unrelated to his recent announcement to withdraw from the 2024 campaign.
Independent fact-checking organizations officially rate these posts as false. They urge viewers to verify the dates and contexts of videos before sharing them, as manipulated timelines continue to cause widespread confusion during a highly active election season.