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Biden’s Uncle Probably Wasn’t Eaten by Cannibals, Actually

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The president seemed to suggest that cannibalization explained why his relative’s remains were never found.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Joe Biden misstated certain details about his uncle’s death off New Guinea during World War II, claiming his plane was “shot down” and suggesting he may have been eaten by cannibals.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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