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I’ve known more presidents than anybody, I think, in the history of the United States of America. And I’ve never seen a president who has failed to understand what makes America, America—its basic values—like this guy does.

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

Criticizing Donald Trump during 2020 presidential campaign, October 2020 · Gecheckt op 2 maart 2026
I’ve known more presidents than anybody, I think, in the history of the United States of America. And I’ve never seen a president who has failed to understand what makes America, America—its basic values—like this guy does.

Analyse

No transcript, video, or reputable news report from Biden’s October 2020 campaign appearances contains this exact statement. Fact‑checking outlets have found no evidence of Biden saying he has "known more presidents than anybody" followed by the quoted criticism of Trump. The phrasing appears to be a fabricated or heavily altered version of Biden’s actual remarks.

Achtergrond

During the 2020 campaign, Biden often referenced his long tenure in the Senate and his experience with multiple presidents, but his comments about Trump focused on policy differences rather than the specific language quoted here. Misquotations of political speeches are common and require verification against primary sources such as official transcripts and video recordings.

Samenvatting verdict

The quoted words were not spoken by Joe Biden in October 2020.

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— The Washington Post, "Fact Check: Did Joe Biden say he’d known more presidents than anyone?" (Oct 2020)
— C-SPAN video archive of Joe Biden campaign rallies, October 2020
— Snopes.com, "Joe Biden quote about Trump misattributed" (2021)