Joe Biden’s Controversial Statement
United States President Joe Biden recently made a surprising claim about his uncle’s fate during World War II. According to Biden, his uncle’s plane was shot down over Papua New Guinea, a region known for its history of cannibalism.
Details of the Statement
Biden mentioned that his uncle, Ambrose Finnegan, was a pilot in the Army Air Corps and was flying reconnaissance missions over war zones. He expressed his belief that his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane crashed in New Guinea.
White House Response
Following Biden’s remarks, the White House press secretary clarified that Finnegan’s plane actually crashed into the Pacific Ocean and there is no evidence to support the cannibalism theory.
Defense Report Analysis
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s report contradicts Biden’s claims. According to the report, Finnegan’s plane crashed into the ocean off the coast of New Guinea due to engine failure, and there is no indication of cannibalism.
Memorialization of Second Lieutenant Finnegan
Second Lieutenant Ambrose J. Finnegan, who remains unaccounted for, is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
