President Biden shared a fascinating anecdote with union workers at a Harris-Walz campaign event in Pennsylvania, recounting a story about his great-grandfather being falsely accused of being a member of the Molly Maguires, an Irish secret society. The Molly Maguires were known for defending Catholic immigrants against mistreatment by Protestant mine owners in Pennsylvania during the late 19th century.
Biden humorously recalled how his great-grandfather, Edward Francis Blewitt, was accused of being a Molly Maguire, despite not being a member. This story drew laughter from the audience at the union hall in Pittsburgh.
