This was a common story biden would peddle during the early part of the millennium. Dunn was the tractortrailer driver who, in 1972, tragically struck. Former vice president joe biden said monday that i dont count drunk driving as a felony during a vice news panel on minority issues, despite falsely claiming for years that his first wife. He joe biden endured an unspeakable personal tragedy, shortly after his first run for the senate in 1972, when his wife and daughter were killed by a drunk driver. Senate election in delaware, his first wife neilia and oneyearold daughter. Joe biden lied about his first wife being killed by a drunk driver dc. Did joe biden falsely smear the truck driver involved. However, closer examination of the records proves that the man driving the truck that slammed into the biden family car was never charged with drunken. Obviously the drunk driver will be charged with driving while impaired and will get a hefty fine. Joe bidens needless, hurtful lie and other commentary. The man is now dead, was not ticketed and was not drunk. Oct 17, 2019 in 2001, meanwhile, biden talked about how dunn was an errant driver who stopped to drink instead of drive and hit a tractortrailer, hit my children and my wife and killed them.
Biden says only felons should be deported and he doesnt count. Was joe biden s first wife killed by a drunk driver. Joe biden lied about his first wife being killed by a drunk. Sep 20, 2008 along with the claim that joe biden had a bluecollar upbringing he had a decidedly upper class though not rich childhood joe biden has for years claimed that his first wife and his daughter were killed by a drunk driver in 1972. Joe biden while campaigning in iowa last year blamed the car accident in which his wife and daughter were killed on a drunk driver. At least thats what he has stated many times over the years since, so im sure that joe or anyone else so personally impacted by a drunk driver wouldnt dismiss drunk driving as not being a serious crime when a drunk driver killed his wife and child. Aug 18, 2019 file in this summer 1972 file photo, joe biden, carries both of his sons, joseph, left, and robert during an appearance at the democratic state convention at center is his wife neilia biden, who was killed in an auto crash, dec. Joe bidens false claim about drunken driver draws renewed. Democratic presidential candidate former vice president joe biden speaks at the 2019 democratic womens leadership forum, thursday. The media hasnt done much to highlight the falseness of the claim and in many cases have included it in their biographies of the former vice president. Oct, 2012 delaware online adds emphatically that neither driver had consumed alcohol. Yet he allowed dunn, who died in 1999, to go to his grave having been falsely shamed by biden as a drunk driver responsible for the death of bidens wife and newborn daughter. Biden has been alluding to alcohol being involved in the crash for nearly a decade.
Joe biden speaks with meghan mccain about his late son beaus battle with cancer the view duration. Truck drivers daughter says biden called to apologize in 2009. But dunns daughter said he had not been drinking, as. Dunn of pennsylvania, was not charged with drunk driving. Joe biden lied about his first wife being killed by a drunk driver. Biden says only felons should be deported and he doesnt. During a speech in 2001, biden told an audience at university of delaware that a drunken driver crashed into his. Sep 12, 2019 learn more about the tragic death of joe biden s first wife, neilia hunter. Why is media allowing joe biden to lie about drunk driver killing. In 2001 and 2007 29 and 35 years after neilias death biden said in public forums that the tractortrailer driver, curtis dunn, had been driving. Mar 19, 2020 more disturbingly, biden lied on at least two occasions about a man named curtis c. Joe bidens memory isnt the only problem, his lies are worse. Joe biden and the couples baby daughter were killed and their two sons.
New jersey resident pamela hamill says joe biden defamed her father by falsely claiming her dad was a drunk driver who had caused the 1972 car crash that killed bidens first wife neilia and. Joe bidens ability to empathize with grieving families has been described as a superpower. Biden himself lost not only his son beau, but his first wife and daughter. It was one week before christmas 1972, and the senatorelect from delaware awaited his first term. Did you know for years joe biden told people his wife and monthold daughter were killed by a drunk driver.
Neilia biden s station wagon was hit by a tractortrailer as she pulled out from an intersection. To deflect suspicion from his wife neilia joe biden stated the truck driver involved in his wifes fatal automobile accident was drunk audio i have no idea whether there was or was not a toxicology test on neilia biden or at least i have no recollection whether there was or was not. The media all repeated joe bidens slander of curtis dunn. However, closer examination of the records proves that the man driving the truck that slammed into the biden family car was never charged. Bob orr reports the driver s daughter wants his name cleared. The issue is that, for years, biden had repeatedly made the claim that the driver of the truck involved in the accident drank his lunch that day. Always remember joe biden misled everyone about wife s death, blamed innocent man for years. More disturbingly, biden lied on at least two occasions about a man named curtis c. Gateway pundit for years joe biden has told the story about how his wife and daughter were killed by a drunk truck driver in 1972. Aug 28, 2008 in an act of reprehensible cruelty, thenpresidential candidate sen.
Despite no evidence to support his charge, joe biden has, at least twice, claimed his wife and daughter died at the hands of a drunk driver. On december 18, 1972, a few weeks after joe biden won the u. Joe biden continues to lie about drunk driver killing his first wife joe biden has for years claimed that his first wife and his daughter were killed by a drunk driver in 1972. Dec 21, 2019 joe biden has for years claimed that his first wife and his daughter were killed by a drunk driver in 1972. The family he lost thensenatorelect joe bidens wife, nealia, and infant daughter, amy, top left with biden and top right, respectively were both killed in a traffic accident in hockessin. To deflect suspicion from his wife neilia joe biden stated the truck driver involved in his wife s fatal automobile accident was drunk audio i have no idea whether there was or was not a toxicology test on neilia biden or at least i have no recollection whether there was or was not. Oct 14, 2019 despite no evidence to support his charge, joe biden has, at least twice, claimed his wife and daughter died at the hands of a drunk driver. Learn more about the tragic death of joe bidens first wife, neilia hunter. When youre accusing someone of drunk driving in an accident where your wife and daughter were killed, thats awfully close to libel.
Joe biden busted in coverup lie that got his wife and. Bidens wife, child killed in car crash the new york times. Worst among them is the lie about his wife and daughter getting killed in an accident due to. Why is media allowing joe biden to lie about drunk driver. I totally forgot that biden made up a story about how the man who accidentally killed biden s wife and daughter in a car accident was driving drunk. Joe biden beats odds after wife, daughter killed new york. As i investigate joe biden, i think, yes hes a scumbag, but then i learn hes an even bigger scumbag than i originally thought. Daughter of man in 72 biden crash seeks apology from widowed. You probably already know his wife jill, but what about his first wife, neilia biden. Jul 30, 2019 joe biden s ability to empathize with grieving families has been described as a superpower. Joe biden accused of smearing man involved in fatal crash of. Oct 17, 2019 so biden has repeatedly said his first wife and daughter were killed by a drunk driver, when the truck driver was not drunk and police determined that bidens first wife drove into the path of.
Bidens two sons, beau and hunter, were critically injured in the. In the segment, which lasted a minute and 36 seconds, cbs news correspondent bob orr clarified that dunn wasnt drunk at the time of a dec. Jan 25, 2019 the family he lost thensenatorelect joe bidens wife, nealia, and infant daughter, amy, top left with biden and top right, respectively were both killed in a traffic accident in hockessin. Senator biden, as reported by the new york times, nonetheless chose to publicly and falsely accuse mr.
On december 18, 1972, a few weeks after the election, biden s wife and oneyearold daughter were killed in an automobile accident while christmas shopping in hockessin, delaware. In 2008 pamela hamill went public to clear her fathers name. In an act of reprehensible cruelty, thenpresidential candidate sen. Oct 16, 2019 joe biden spent decades lying the other driver in the accident that killed his wife and daughter was a lush, liquored up behind the wheel. Joe biden continues to lie about drunk driver killing his. Biden s two sons, beau and hunter, were critically injured in the. Joes calling card is decency, an affable man without a malicious bone in his body. Dunn of killing bidens wife and child while driving drunk emphasis added let me tell you a little story, mr. Always remember joe biden misled everyone about wifes.
Was joe bidens first wife killed by a drunk driver. And multiple news outlets, including cbs news, have reported that dunn was drunk. The truck driver curtis dunn was never charged in the crash. Joe bidens wife and daughter killed in car accident world. Former vice president joe biden said monday that i dont count drunk driving as a felony. Joe bidens false claim about drunken driver draws renewed scrutiny. Along with the claim that joe biden had a bluecollar upbringing he had a decidedly upper class though not rich childhood joe biden has for years claimed that his first wife and his daughter were killed by a drunk driver in 1972. Joe bidens wife and daughter were killed by a guy who drank his lunch. The problem is that, from all evidence, it was totally untrue.
Biden continues to lie about drunk driver killing his first wife. New bombshell reveals truth about what really happened to. Joe biden walks with his wife, jill, on june 9, 1987. Time to give biden the ted kennedy treatment and call him out. Learn more about the tragic death of joe biden s first wife, neilia hunter. May 25, 2012 joe biden speaks with meghan mccain about his late son beaus battle with cancer the view duration. Why is media allowing joe biden to lie about drunk driver killing his first wife. I met biden when i was in high school and i got the same sob story that a man who was driving drunk hit his wife and kids and she died because of his actions.
Oct 17, 2019 the issue is that, for years, biden had repeatedly made the claim that the driver of the truck involved in the accident drank his lunch that day. In 2001, meanwhile, biden talked about how dunn was an errant driver who stopped to drink instead of drive and hit a tractortrailer, hit my children and my wife and killed them. Relations between the two campaigns became strained for a month, until biden apologized on a call to obama and the two built a stronger partnership. Was joe bidens first wife killed by a drunk driver answers. Newark resident pamela hamill pictured above wants an apology from u. Senators first wife, neilia, and monthold daughter, naomi. So biden has repeatedly said his first wife and daughter were killed by a drunk driver, when the truck driver was not drunk and police determined that biden s first wife drove into the path of. For years joe biden has told the story about how his wife and daughter were killed by a drunk truck driver in 1972. Oct 17, 2019 new jersey resident pamela hamill says joe biden defamed her father by falsely claiming her dad was a drunk driver who had caused the 1972 car crash that killed bidens first wife neilia and. So biden has repeatedly said his first wife and daughter were killed by a drunk driver, when the truck driver was not drunk and police determined that bidens first wife drove into the path of.
Bidens life the 1972 car crash that killed his wife and baby daughter has drawn renewed attention over a. Joe biden lied for years about the car accident that claimed. Oct 16, 2019 for years joe biden has told the story about how his wife and daughter were killed by a drunk truck driver in 1972. During joe bidens 2008 run as barack obamas running mate, pamela hamill the daughter of that other driver asked that the thensenator make a public apology for the.
Joe biden has for years claimed that his first wife and his daughter were killed by a drunk driver in 1972. I totally forgot that biden made up a story about how the man who accidentally killed bidens wife and daughter in a car accident was driving drunk. Dunn of killing bidens wife and child while driving drunk emphasis added. So, why has the media allowed this perception that biden lost his wife to a drunk driver to persist. Mar 24, 2009 driver in biden crash wanted name cleared. The family he lost thensenatorelect joe bidens wife, nealia, and. He blamed an innocent man for years despite the fact that all of the evidence showed dunn hadnt done anything. Just a week before christmas, 1972, the wife of newlyelected sen. File in this summer 1972 file photo, joe biden, carries both of his sons, joseph, left, and robert during an appearance at the democratic state convention at center is his wife neilia biden, who was killed in an auto crash, dec.
According to the judge assigned to the case, there was no evidence that the driver had been drinking. Driver in biden crash wanted name cleared cbs news. For many years, he described the driver of the truck that struck and killed his first wife and their daughter in december 1972 as drunk, which he. Joe biden spent decades lying the other driver in the accident that killed his wife and daughter was a lush, liquored up behind the wheel. No, joe bidens wife and daughter were not killed by a drunk driver. On december 18, 1972, a few weeks after the election, bidens wife and oneyearold daughter were killed in an automobile accident while christmas shopping in hockessin, delaware. Dunn of killing biden s wife and child while driving drunk emphasis added. Oct 28, 2008 joe repeatedly referred to the guy that drank his lunch killed his wife and kids. Tea party pac for a long, long time, former vice president joe biden, who is currently running for president, has told the story about how his wife and daughter were killed by a drunk truck driver way back in 1972, a tragic tale that has earned him a lot of sympathy over the years, which is understandable given the horrific loss he experienced. Dunn died in 1999, but his daughter says shes fed up with biden publicly mischaracterizing him as having been drunk when the accident occurred. Along with the claim that joe biden had a bluecollar upbringing he had a decidedly upper class though not rich childhood joe biden has for years claimed that his first wife and. Per dave almendinger thanks to michelle laront, and claudia frace for bringing this to my attention. Yet for the past 20 years, biden repeatedly has claimed publicly that the driver was drunk and has ignored pleas from the drivers family to correct what a writer at the atlantic has called a. The fact that former vice president joe biden, now on his third try for the.
Relations between the two campaigns became strained for a month, until biden apologized on a call to obama and the two built a. Joe repeatedly referred to the guy that drank his lunch killed his wife and kids. Mar 19, 2020 joes calling card is decency, an affable man without a malicious bone in his body. Democratic presidential candidate former vice president joe biden speaks at the. Neilia bidens station wagon was hit by a tractortrailer as she pulled out from an intersection. How grief became joe bidens superpower politico magazine. Biden stated he would fire an agent who tried to deport an. Dunn was the tractortrailer driver involved in the december 1972 accident that took the life of the newlyelected u. Why does joe biden say a drunk driver killed his wife. Joe bidens wife was not killed by drunk driver the accident was his wifes fault and truck driver was haunted by the tragedy til his death read for years joe biden has told the story about how his wife and daughter were killed by a drunk truck driver in 1972. Oct 18, 2019 truck drivers daughter says biden called to apologize in 2009. Driver in biden crash wanted name cleared curtis dunn, who died in 1999, was involved in the car crash that killed sen.
The drivers children have begged biden to stop saying these lies. What happened to joe bidens wife neilia and their daughter. Joe biden continues to lie about drunk driver killing his first wife. Joe biden is the democratic nominee by default, but his memory is a problem, as are his repeated lies. Further, police determined that bidens wife drove into the path of dunns tractor. Dunn was the tractortrailer driver who, in 1972, tragically struck and killed biden s wife and his infant. Delaware online adds emphatically that neither driver had consumed alcohol.
Always remember joe biden misled everyone about wifes death. This drunk driving accusation, though, is simply a biden creation and every time this claim is uttered it pains the family of the poor, maligned man involved in the. Who is joe biden s first wife, neilia hunter biden. Joe biden lied about his first wife being killed by a.
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