Why the claim is false / unsubstantiated
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No credible news sources reporting it
A claim that a former U.S. president, his spouse, and grandson perished in a plane crash would be one of the biggest news stories in decades. Major mainstream media outlets (e.g. AP, Reuters, BBC, CNN, New York Times, etc.) would all carry it. I found no such credible reporting. -
Propagation via social media / rumors
I found a few social media posts repeating the claim (e.g. Facebook) that “Fox News: Former US President Joe Biden, wife and grandson perished in plane crash…” Facebook+1
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No official confirmation / denial from credible authorities
Nothing from the White House, major news wires, or other authoritative sources backs that claim. In crisis events of such magnitude, official statements emerge very quickly. Their absence strongly suggests the claim is false.
How misinformation like this spreads
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Shock / sensationalism: Claims involving celebrity or high-profile figures dying dramatically spread quickly because they provoke strong emotional reactions.
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Echoing / reposting without verification: People see a claim on a social platform and repost it without checking fact-checking sites or credible media.
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Pretending to “sound like real news”: Mentioning “Fox News” or mimicking news-style phrasing lends spurious credibility.
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Confirmation bias: Some people are inclined to believe or spread dramatic negative news about political figures they dislike.
What you can do to check real news claims
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Search trusted news agencies (AP, Reuters, BBC, etc.).
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Check major “fact check” websites (Snopes, FactCheck.org, PolitiFact).
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Look for official statements (from the person’s office, government press releases).
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See if the claim appears in international news (since such news would cross borders).
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Check the date/time — sometimes old or satirical posts are reused as though they are new.
