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Biden White House Defends Screening of 'Flamin' Hot' Despite Questions About Film's Accuracy

  • The White House hosted a screening of a movie about the origins of Flamin' Hot Cheetos despite a report questioning the film's accuracy.
  • The film, "Flamin' Hot," was directed by Eva Longoria, a prominent Democratic donor and activist.
  • The movie tells the story of Richard Montañez, who claims to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos while working as a janitor at Frito-Lay, though there is little evidence to support his account.
  • The Bidens and Longoria emphasized the film's message of inclusion and the American dream at the screening.
  • The event was the latest in a series of movie screenings hosted by the Bidens to celebrate different communities.
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