Biden, like Trump, received multiple draft deferments from Vietnam

Posted on AllSides September 18th, 2020
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FACT CHECK

The claim: Former Vice President Joe Biden received five draft deferments from the Vietnam War
Less than two months ahead of Election Day, voters are scrutinizing candidates' records.

Posts on Facebook honed in on former Vice President Joe Biden and his record of military service — or lack thereof.

"Lifeguard/Football player Joe Biden got five draft deferments for asthma during Vietnam," a post claims, alongside a photo of high-school-aged Biden.

Some users also compared his record with that of his opponent, President Donald Trump.

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