News and Commentary

HAWORTH: Biden’s 5 Most Significant Flip-Flops

Ian Haworth
HAWORTH: Biden’s 5 Most Significant Flip-Flops
Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

Former Vice President Joe Biden is being presented by his supporters as a return to normalcy, a response to the unorthodox tenure of the Trump administration. His plaudits describe the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee as honest, trustworthy, consistent. This is demonstrably untrue. The only aspect of Biden’s political career that would be aptly described as “consistent” is his willingness to flip-flop on significant positions and principles. Here are five major issues on which Biden has reversed his position over the years.

1. Violent Crime

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip