In his farewell address to the nation and in other recent remarks, President Joe Biden has repeated claims that are misleading or need additional context.
Biden’s Familiar Talking Points in Final Remarks
Issues: Buy America
Biden’s ‘Buy America’ Spin
President Joe Biden has repeatedly claimed that past presidents, including his predecessor, have “ignored” or “failed to uphold” laws requiring that federal government money be used to purchase only U.S. materials or products. Biden has expanded and emphasized such requirements, but we found no indication other presidents didn’t abide by the laws on the books during their tenures.