During a trip to a missing-in-action war memorial in Scranton, Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden shared a heartfelt story about his late uncle, Ambrose Finnegan, who served in the Pacific campaign during World War Two. Biden spoke of how Finnegan’s plane was shot down over New Guinea, where there were cannibals at the time. Despite efforts to recover his body, Finnegan was never found.
The president’s emotional discussion of his uncle’s disappearance was in response to comments made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump about military service members. Biden also referenced his late son, Beau, who passed away from brain cancer that he connected to his military service in Iraq. He expressed his belief that Trump is not fit to be commander in chief while emotionally discussing his son’s sacrifice.
President Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania was part of his campaign efforts as he seeks reelection. The trip was filled with nostalgia and reflection on his family’s military history, highlighting the importance of honoring those who have served their country.