Former Vice President Joe Biden struggled to answer a question on gun control during the third Democratic debate in Houston, Texas, prompting viral claims that his teeth were falling out.
ABC News host David Muir had asked Biden, 76, why voters should give him a second chance to pass gun control proposals after none were signed into law while he was in office in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
“Because I’ve got it done before. I’m the only one up here that’s ever beat the NRA. Only one ever to beat the NRA nationally. I’m the guy that brought the Brady Bill into focus and became law,” Biden replied as he moved his mouth uncomfortably.
It is not clear whether Biden was chewing gum that got stuck in the wrong place or if he suffered some other oral problem. Biden appears to have undergone significant cosmetic surgery in recent decades, including procedures for hair plugs, Botox injections, and veneers. He is known for his startlingly white teeth, which have had their own website for more than a decade.
[Previous coverage: Botox, hair plugs, and veneers: Biden could escape the cosmetic surgery scrutiny Hillary Clinton endured]
During the CNN climate change town hall, Biden’s left eye filled with blood. A broken blood vessel in the eye, also known as a subconjuctival hemorrhage, can be caused by high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, blood thinners, or even excessive straining.
Twitter users speculated wildly about Biden’s teeth after the debate.
I was expecting one of Biden’s arms or ears or his nose to fall off during the debate. Instead it was just his false teeth that malfunctioned
— Howie Klein (@downwithtyranny) September 13, 2019
Was it just me or did it look like Biden’s teeth almost fell out and then he was fixing it with his tongue?
— Thomas McDonald (@realTommyMD) September 13, 2019
As a knee jerk reaction to tonight’s debate, I opened an account for Joe Biden’s teeth, only to discover that there were already several. Very disappointing.
— Chris Hamlett (@chrishamlettyo) September 13, 2019
