FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden claim his account was hacked after he withdrew from the race?
The post shared on social media claiming that President Joe Biden’s account was hacked and he did not suspend his campaign is false. There is no evidence to support this claim, and Biden has since posted statements related to his resignation. Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly gaining support for her presidential bid after the news of Biden suspending his campaign, with over 1,000 democratic delegates endorsing her. There is no credible news report suggesting that Biden was hacked, and there is no record of the alleged post on Biden’s official X account.
A post shared on social media purportedly shows a screenshot of a post from President Joe Biden claiming that his account was hacked and he did not suspend his campaign.
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING!!! pic.twitter.com/L0VzkzIjpm
— Rothmus 🏴 (@Rothmus) July 22, 2024
Verdict: False
The claim is inaccurate, the tweet cannot be found on his official X account and he has since posted statements related to his resignation.
Fact Check:
Vice President Kamala Harris has been working to gain support for her presidential bid after the news that Biden suspended his campaign, CNN reported. Over 1,000 democratic delegates have already endorsed Harris.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleges Biden has claimed he was hacked.
The post reads, “I WAS HACKED. IGNORE PREVIOUS TWEETS I WILL NEVER SURRENDER!!!”
The claim is inaccurate. There is no credible news report that suggests Biden was hacked. There is no record of this post on Biden’s authentic X account. Biden posted several statements related to his resignation including an endorsement of Kamala Harris.
And if you’re with us, donate to her campaign here:https://t.co/A0T3v7ItQm
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Furthermore, many reputable outlets, such as AP News and NPR, have reported on Biden ending his campaign.
Since the announcement, many public figures, like Nancy Pelosi, endorsed Harris, The Guardian reported. Pelosi stated, “I have full confidence that she will lead us to victory.” Harris’ campaign has already raised $50 million, according to Fox News. (RELATED: No, Video Does Not Show First Kamala Harris Presidential Ad)
This is not the first time misinformation has been shared online. Check Your Fact recently debunked J.D. Vance’s claim that former President Trump opposed the 2003 invasion of Iraq while Biden supported it.
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