Joe Biden promises he will 'adjust' his behavior after inappropriate touching allegations


Former Vice President Joe Biden has released a new response after four women said he made them feel uncomfortable with inappropriate touching.
Biden in a video statement posted to Twitter on Wednesday said he has "always tried to make a human connection" with people throughout his career, which is "the way I've tried to show I care about them and that I'm listening."
But Biden said that "social norms have begun to change" and "the boundaries of protecting personal space have been reset, and I get it." He went on to say that "I hear what they're saying," and while saying he will "always believe" that governing — and life — is "about connecting with people," he promised that he will be "more mindful and respectful of people's personal space" going forward.
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"The idea that I can't adjust to the fact that personal space is important — more important than it's ever been — is just not thinkable," Biden said. "I will."
Biden, who is expected to announce a 2020 presidential campaign in the coming weeks, had previously responded to the complaints from women who said he made them feel uncomfortable by saying that "not once - never - did I believe I acted inappropriately" but that "if it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully." Brendan Morrow
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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.
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