U.S. President Joe Biden claimed in a 2019 interview that “Every trucker out there with an eighth grade education or a high school education knows they’re likely not to have a job in the next three, four, five years.”
Biden was discussing the employment issues faced by independent truck drivers and other workers, as well as potential solutions.
In late May 2024, a video featuring U.S. President Joe Biden went viral, where he stated: “Every trucker out there with an eighth grade education or a high school education knows they’re likely not to have a job in the next three, four, five years.” The video circulated widely on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X.
Some users on X expressed doubts about the authenticity of the video. One commenter wrote, “It’s fake, but you knew that,” while another questioned the source, asking, “If you can’t verify, WTF are you sharing it?”
However, the video is genuine, with no signs of AI generation or digital alteration. It originates from a live-streamed interview conducted by the Des Moines Register on December 27, 2019, where the quote can be found at the 18:52 timestamp.
Biden’s remarks were a response to a question concerning how to connect with voters from different political backgrounds. He elaborated on the challenges faced by various sectors, including independent truckers, and emphasized the need for respect toward those workers, highlighting their worries about job security.
Although some interpreted his comments as critical of truck drivers, the complete context reveals they were focused on broader employment challenges and the lack of respect for truckers across the industry. Various news outlets, including USA Today, have reported on the quote’s context and Biden’s actions for truckers during his presidency.
Given the verifiable authenticity of the statement, we classify this claim as “Correct Attribution.”
