If this doesn’t convince you that Biden is senile then nothing will.
President Biden faced scrutiny from social media users on Tuesday for his statement regarding his alleged frequent crossings over Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River early that day after being struck by a large cargo ship. Biden claimed to have traversed the bridge “many, many times” during his commute from Delaware, either by train or car. However, users quickly pointed out that the bridge has never been equipped with rail lines.
In his first public comments on the catastrophe, Biden mentioned his familiarity with Baltimore Harbor and described the bridge collapse, expressing concern for those affected. Yet, his remarks drew criticism for what some perceived as an attempt to insert himself into the tragedy.
Critics on social media accused Biden of dishonesty, questioning the existence of the train tracks he referenced. Radio host Alan Sanders and others highlighted the apparent discrepancy, while some labeled it as another instance of Biden’s tendency to fabricate details. Concerns about the president’s mental acuity resurfaced, with one user likening his statements to a train veering off track and another deeming it a sign of cognitive decline.
In response to the backlash, the White House clarified that Biden was specifically referring to driving over the bridge during his extensive tenure in the Senate, commuting between Delaware and Washington, D.C. This clarification attempted to alleviate concerns about the president’s accuracy.
Biden’s history of embellishing personal anecdotes, including his presence at historical events like the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, has raised doubts about his credibility. The search continues for six missing individuals, all construction workers who were on the bridge at the time of its collapse, highlighting the severity of the incident and the ongoing efforts to address its aftermath.
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Biden claims to have taken the train over the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, even though the bridge never had rail lines or any train tracks whatsoever pic.twitter.com/0gpDFbCfAK
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