This Video Does Not Show President Biden Asking About His Dead Mother
The Claim
A video shows U.S. President Joe Biden asking about his mother, who died 12 years ago. When they told him she was dead, he said, “Mom, if you're at home, stand up.”
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Social media users have circulated a video purporting to show U.S. President Joe Biden's deteriorating mental health when he asked about his dead mother at a live conference.
Photo Description: The claim circulating on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and discovered it to be misleading. The video is cut from its context and dates back to U.S. President Joe Biden's 2021 celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
In the original video before his speech, Biden is shown asking about Terry Brown's mother, an American girl with disabilities, who spoke about her work as a designer and her permanent disability from a car accident.
It is obvious from the context of the video that when Biden added, “If your mother is not here, she can stand up and support us from home.”
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act is a 1990 civil rights law, signed by former U.S. President George H.W. Bush. The law guarantees Americans with disabilities rights, unrestricted access to public buildings, equal employment opportunities, and equal access to government services.
U.S. President Joe Biden's Mental Health
According to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll, 48% of Americans believe that President Biden does not have good mental health. Jill Biden, the president's wife, denied all questions about the president's mental health, calling it ridiculous.
Joe Biden is the oldest U.S. president, arriving at the White House at the age of 78.
Translated by Wesam Abo Marq
