President Joe Biden was photographed wearing a red “Trump 2024” hat at a Sept. 11 event, leading to claims that he was supporting former President Trump’s potential re-election. However, a White House spokesperson confirmed that Biden briefly wore the hat as a gesture of unity at the event, where he was honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The spokesperson explained that a Trump supporter had given Biden the hat, and he briefly put it on in the spirit of bipartisan unity. The authenticity of the image was also confirmed on social media.
Despite initial skepticism and claims of Photoshop or AI manipulation, the fact-check team verified the authenticity of the photo. Video of the exchange shows Biden accepting the hat, placing it on top of his own hat for a few seconds, and then returning it to the attendee. Several news outlets also reported on Biden wearing the Trump hat at the event.
The incident sparked debate and conversation online, with some questioning the motive behind Biden’s actions. However, it was ultimately confirmed that his gesture was meant to promote unity and bipartisanship in the wake of the 9/11 anniversary. The photo of Biden wearing the Trump hat serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together as a country in times of tragedy and division.
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