Claim Details

President Joe Biden has a lifelong struggle with stuttering, which he shares in common with James Earl Jones.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 8.0
  • Relevance 9.8
  • Authority 8.4
  • Accuracy 9.0
  • Purpose 8.0
Sources:
Joe Biden's history of stuttering sheds light on the condition

4 min read. Presidential candidate Joe Biden has been open about his lifelong struggle with stuttering. “It’s a debilitating situation,” Biden said at a February event. “And I still occasionally, when I find myself really tired, catch myself (stuttering).”. Biden is hardly alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The article is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The article directly discusses Joe Biden's history of stuttering, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (9.0): The article is published by UCLA Health, a reputable source in the field of health and medicine.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The article provides accurate information about stuttering and its effects, as well as Biden's experiences with it.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the article is clear, aiming to shed light on stuttering through Biden's story. It appears to be free of bias, focusing on the condition rather than political affiliations.
Biden honors James Earl Jones, reflects on shared struggle with ... - CNN

CNN —. President Joe Biden is remembering the late intrepid actor James Earl Jones. In a statement released on Tuesday, Biden wrote about last seeing Jones when the actor accepted the Lincoln ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly relates to the claim by discussing President Joe Biden's reflection on his shared struggle with stuttering with James Earl Jones.
  • Authority (8.0): CNN is a reputable news source known for its credibility and accuracy.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct as it comes from a direct statement by President Joe Biden.
  • Purpose (7.0): The purpose of the information is clear, but there might be some bias in the way the story is presented, as it is a news article and not a purely factual report.
Biden’s Stutter: How a Childhood Battle Shaped His Approach to ... - PBS

Patrice Taddonio. For the young Joe Biden, few things were as daunting as speaking in front of his class. A student at Catholic school, Biden struggled with a stutter — a speech condition that ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses Joe Biden's stutter and its impact on his life and politics, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (9.0): PBS is a reputable source known for its credible and well-researched content.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The source provides detailed information about Biden's stutter and its effects, indicating a high level of accuracy.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the article is clear, focusing on Biden's stutter and its influence on his life and political career. However, it may have some bias as it presents a positive portrayal of Biden's struggle with stuttering.
Joe Biden's childhood struggle with a stutter: How he overcame it and ...

Former Vice President Joe Biden at Thursday’s Democratic presidential primary debate in Houston. ... But he has referred to his struggle with stuttering as “the single most defining thing in ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2019, which is relatively recent, but it could be more current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to Joe Biden's childhood struggle with stuttering.
  • Authority (8.0): The Los Angeles Times is a reputable source, but it could be more authoritative if it was a specialized health or political publication.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The information provided seems reliable and truthful, but it could be more detailed.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the article is clear, but it may have a slight bias towards presenting Joe Biden in a positive light.
How Joe Biden Overcame His Stutter, Advice He Gives - People.com

The former vice president says he keeps in touch with about 15 people who stutter to offer guidance. Former Vice President Joe Biden said this week it took years of practice, confidence and ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is up-to-date information.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about Joe Biden's stutter and his advice to others who stutter.
  • Authority (8.0): People.com is a reputable source with a wide audience and a history of publishing accurate information.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The source provides specific details about Joe Biden's experience with stuttering and his advice to others, indicating reliable information.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the article is clear, providing insight into Joe Biden's personal experience with stuttering and his efforts to help others. The article appears to be free of bias.
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