Joe Biden has been slammed from both left and right for not fulfilling at least one campaign promise, getting #BidenLied trending, triggering his supporters to try and hijack the hashtag to distract from the criticism.
#BidenLied By the time the stimulus package arrives it'll be more like 600 bucks instead of the 2000 we were promised but don't worry, Jill Biden is going to hand out cookies later.
— Bela Lou Ghostley (@BelaGhostley) January 31, 2021
After decades in politics, Biden being accused of lying to the public by critics is nothing new, but his first days as president have even some supporters questioning his honesty.
Joe is a proven habitual liar #BidenLied Glad I voted Green https://t.co/YaaBgIYXXX
— Deadite Phil ☭ (@PhilHite) January 31, 2021
As numerous liberals called out Biden for his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus plan offering $1400 direct payments to Americans when he actually promised $2000 “immediately” after taking office, critics jumped on the bandwagon and got #BidenLied trending on Twitter.
lol i was in GA working on the runoffs and 2k was the only amount being mentioned. #BidenLied #ossofflied and #warnocklied . https://t.co/MEy4CoieJR
— Yehs Lawd Arts 🦉🍎 (@YehsLawd) January 31, 2021
Conservatives used the hashtag to point out other controversial positions from Biden’s past.
Since #BidenLied is trending, here are my faves
— Kimberly Klacik (@kimKBaltimore) January 31, 2021
• 1974 voted against desegregation
• 1994 Crime Bill will help the black community
• Revoked permits for pipeline
He pretends to like LGBT but..
• 1993 he voted to ban gays from the military
• 1996 voted against gay marriage
#BidenLied about:
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) January 31, 2021
– Jobs
– Having a Covid plan
– Court packing
What else?!?!
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