Sen. Mike Lee spreads false rumors about Biden medical emergency

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) spread false rumors that Biden suffered a medical emergency on Air Force One on Friday night.

Li Fawen:

If Biden had a medical emergency at this point — whether on Air Force One or another plane — that would raise… a lot of questions. https://t.co/KgnlflGxSd

— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) July 6, 2024

There are some problems with this statement.

According to the White House Pool Report:

At 7:50 p.m., the motorcade stopped outside the president’s mansion in Wilmington. Poole did not meet the president.

On the way, the convoy passed some protesters holding “Free Palestine” banners and signs that read:
‘You cannot repent of genocide’
“Genocide is never justified”
“Condemn Israel’s war crimes”

Confirming the last summary report: In response to a question about whether he would watch the interview, the president said “I will, yes.”

There is no way President Biden could have a medical emergency on Air Force One because the president is already at home in Wilmington. Biden wasn’t even on the plane.

Yet a sitting U.S. senator has no qualms about tweeting misinformation about the president’s health.

Biden has no medical emergencies.

Republicans are now trying to exploit Democratic hysteria with misinformation, which is why Democrats need to unite, end their panic, and get back to business winning elections.

Jason is the managing editor. He is also a member of the White House press corps and a congressional reporter for PoliticusUSA. Jason holds a BA in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, particularly social reform movements.

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