(ProsperNews.net) – Newly released audio reveals President Biden repeatedly claiming he couldn’t remember key details about classified documents found in his possession, raising questions about transparency and national security.
At a Glance
- Audio released by Axios shows President Biden saying “I don’t remember” multiple times during questioning by Special Counsel Robert Hur’s team about classified documents
- The investigation centered on classified materials from Biden’s vice presidency, including an Afghanistan memo and documents found at his home
- Biden struggled with timeline recollections, including confusion about his son Beau’s death date and when he left the vice presidency
- Special Counsel Hur ultimately decided against criminal charges, describing Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory”
Biden’s Memory Gaps Under Scrutiny
The audio recordings from President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur’s team reveal a pattern of memory lapses concerning classified materials found at his residence. During questioning by co-counsel Marc Krickbaum, Biden repeatedly stated “I don’t remember” when asked about his handling of classified documents from his time as vice president. The investigation particularly focused on a handwritten memo regarding Afghanistan during the Obama administration and conversations with Mark Zwonitzer, the ghostwriter of Biden’s memoir “Promise Me, Dad.” The recordings, kept private until recently despite the release of transcripts, provide new insight into the investigation that concluded earlier this year.
At one point during the interview, Krickbaum questioned Biden about a statement he allegedly made to his ghostwriter, saying: “You said to Mark, ‘I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,’ and, so, you can imagine we are curious what you meant when you said, ‘I just found all the classified stuff downstairs.'” Biden appeared unable to recall this conversation, leading to further questions about his awareness of classified materials in his possession. The president’s attorney, Bob Bauer, advised him during the interview not to speculate about events he couldn’t clearly remember, which resulted in multiple instances of Biden declining to provide definitive answers.
Timeline Confusion and Key Memory Lapses
The audio recordings highlight several concerning instances where President Biden struggled with important dates and timelines. He expressed confusion about when his son Beau died, asking interviewers, “When did Beau die?” Additionally, he showed uncertainty about when he left the vice presidency, questioning why he had written down “2017” in his notes. Biden also incorrectly recalled when former President Trump was elected. These memory lapses formed part of the basis for Special Counsel Hur’s eventual characterization of Biden as an “elderly man with a poor memory,” a description that sparked significant controversy when the report was released.
The investigation revealed that classified documents were found in various locations throughout Biden’s home, including his lake house. When questioned about boxes of materials stored in different areas, Biden claimed limited knowledge of their contents. The materials included sensitive documents related to military operations and foreign policy, raising significant national security concerns. Despite the seriousness of mishandling classified information, Hur ultimately concluded that criminal charges were not warranted in this case, a decision that has been met with skepticism from Biden’s critics.
Biden’s Defense and Investigation Outcome
Following the release of Special Counsel Hur’s report describing him as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” President Biden forcefully defended his capabilities. “I’m well-meaning, and I’m an elderly man, and I know what the hell I’m doing. I’ve been president. I put this country back on its feet. I don’t need his recommendation,” Biden declared in response to the characterization. During the investigation, Biden attempted to clarify that when he mentioned not wanting certain information included in his book, he was not referring to officially classified materials but rather content he preferred to keep private.
“I’m well-meaning, and I’m an elderly man, and I know what the hell I’m doing. I’ve been president. I put this country back on its feet. I don’t need his recommendation.” – President Joe Biden.
The House Judiciary Committee sued for the release of these audio recordings, emphasizing the importance of verbal and nonverbal context beyond what written transcripts could provide. Biden’s executive privilege initially prevented the release of these recordings, adding fuel to accusations of a lack of transparency. While Special Counsel Hur’s investigation concluded without criminal charges, the newly released audio has reignited debate about Biden’s mental acuity and his handling of sensitive national security information during and after his term as vice president.
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