Border Patrol Union Denies Biden’s Claim They Endorsed Him
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Key Takeaways
- Biden’s claim during the presidential debate of a Border Patrol Union endorsement was quickly debunked by the union itself, causing accusations against Biden for lying.
- Public sentiment is highly critical towards Biden, with voters using strong language to underscore their disdain, calling him a liar and other pejorative terms.
- With 26 million views the morning after the debate, the viral tweet has injected newfound disdain towards Biden’s claims about the border, while Biden’s supporters may be ignoring the incident altogether.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
6,000
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
12 Hours
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During the first presidential debate, Joe Biden claimed the Border Patrol Union endorsed him for president. However, after a tweet from the union’s verified X account denying the claim, reaction show overwhelming negativity towards the President.
The primary sentiment across discussions is that Biden was caught blatantly lying about the endorsement. American voters repeatedly emphasize the union’s denial, aggressively criticizing Biden for making the statement.
BPU’s now pinned tweet went viral, gaining nearly 27 million views on X.
To be clear, we never have and never will endorse Biden.
— Border Patrol Union - NBPC (@BPUnion) June 28, 2024
What Voters are Saying
There is a strong focus on the credibility and honesty of both Biden and Trump. Many voters who lean towards Trump are highlighting this incident as evidence of Biden and his administration's dishonesty. Comparisons to other statements Biden has made are also prevalent, with detractors cataloging his other reported falsehoods.
Top topics include Biden’s lack of integrity, fact-checking practices, and the response from the Border Patrol Union on X. Comparisons of policy impacts, including border security and inflation rates, are commonly raised in the broader conversation.
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Sentiment Trends and Voter Movement
The sentiment trend is highly critical towards Biden, with many using strong language to underscore their disdain, calling him a liar and other pejorative terms. Conversely, there is some scattered defense and support for Biden, usually taking the stance that Trump also lies frequently or pointing out Biden's legislative successes.
As to whether this sways undecided or independent voters, the tone and intensity of the reactions indicate this specific issue as a highlight of the debate along with Biden's clearly declining state. It is possible it will resonate more with those already leaning towards Trump rather than significantly impacting truly undecided voters.
However, the strong negative framing around Biden's honesty could chip away at his support among some independents who value transparency and facts. The interplay of Biden's perceived dishonesty and Trump's alleged habitual falsehoods may allow some voters to stay within their pre-existing biases rather than switching allegiance based on this incident alone. However, this combined with voter views of Joe Biden's cognitive decline may work against him.
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