Biden Shares Controversial Anecdote About Great-Grandfather and Secret Society

President Biden recounted a family story involving the Molly Maguires, sparking mixed reactions during a campaign event for Kamala Harris.

Biden claimed his great-grandfather was rumored to be part of the Molly Maguires, a violent secret society of Irish coal miners.
The anecdote was shared during a Labor Day event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.
Biden joked about being disappointed that his great-grandfather was not actually a member of the group, which allegedly killed oppressive mine foremen.
The story drew mixed reactions on social media, with some calling it 'insanely weird' and others dismissing it as a tall tale.
Biden's appearance marked his return to the campaign trail after endorsing Harris following his own withdrawal from the presidential race.