Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Fall Asleep During Maui Fire Event?
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President Joe Biden's response to the wildfires in Maui, which have claimed the lives of at least 115 people, has been roundly criticized by conservatives who claim he has not behaved appropriately following the disaster.
Biden had been attacked for an initial "no comment" after being asked about the death toll, and faced further scrutiny at a community event on Monday for making a joke that appeared to compare the deadly blaze with almost losing his '67 Corvette.
Video from that same event this week, shared on social media, has since been used by conservative commentators to suggest Biden fell asleep as community leaders spoke.
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