Misinformers target US President Joe Biden, 79, as ‘senile’
05 May 2022 |
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At 79 years old, President Joe Biden is the oldest person to assume the presidency of the United States. Misinformers hence target his 'cognitive decline' and ability to govern through manipulated videos. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
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