FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show Biden Calling NATO Secretary-General An ‘Intellectual Wigger’
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The video shared on Facebook allegedly shows President Joe Biden making a public statement about a recent policy decision. The video has sparked a debate among viewers, with some questioning its authenticity and others praising the President for his stance on the issue. Many comments on the post express support for the President, while others criticize him for his actions. The video has been shared widely on social media platforms, prompting discussions about the President’s leadership and policies. Some viewers are calling for further investigation into the video’s origins to determine its accuracy.
A video shared on Facebook allegedly shows President Joe Biden calling the NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg an “intellectual wigger.”
Verdict: False
Biden did not say this. The official White House transcript for this speech shows that Biden said “rigor,” not “wigger.”
Fact Check:
Biden made his first public appearance boarding Air Force One on Tuesday since he ended his campaign on Sunday and plans on speaking to the public on Wednesday, Fox News reported. This is also the first time he has been seen publicly since it was announced that he contracted COVID-19 and his doctor has indicated that he is in better health, according to the outlet.
A Facebook post claims Biden called Stoltenberg a “wigger.” In the post’s video, Biden thanks Secretary-General Stoltenberg and assigns positive attributes to him as he appears on screen and shakes Biden’s hand.
Biden did not say this, however. The video shows remarks Biden delivered on the 75th anniversary of NATO, which can be viewed on YouTube. In this video, Biden actually says, “He’s a man of integrity and intellectual rigor,” which is corroborated by the White House’s transcript for the event.
Check Your Fact reached out to a Biden campaign spokesperson for comment and will update this piece accordingly if one is received.
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