Joe Biden Exaggerates Details of 2004 Fire: My House Burned Down ‘With My Wife In It’Charlie Spiering 17 Nov 2021
President Joe Biden exaggerated Tuesday details of a fire that burned his home in 2004 while emphasizing the importance of infrastructure.
Speaking on a bridge in New Hampshire, Biden said:
And I know, having had a house burn down with my wife in it — she got out safely, God willing — that having a significant portion of it burn, I can tell: ten minutes makes a hell of a difference.
Biden has cited this story before, particularly while talking about the importance of firefighters.
According to reports, Biden’s Delaware house did not “burn down,” and a “significant portion” of his home did not burn.
The Associated Press reported at the time that lightning struck Biden’s home, but the fire was “small,” and firefighters responded quickly to a call from his wife, Jill Biden. Cranston Heights Fire Company Chief George Lamborn said they were able to keep flames from spreading beyond the kitchen.
Biden’s telling of the story demonstrates his repeated willingness to stretch the truth to demonstrate a point.
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