Memory and Mental Capacity Concerns
Audio from Special Counsel 's interviews with then-President shows Biden struggling to recall key details, including the year his son Beau died and the year was elected.
Despite the 's denial of Biden's memory lapses, the audio confirms his reliance on prompts from his legal team, sparking debate over his mental acuity and its impact on the 2024 election.
Legal and Political Repercussions
Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents concluded there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges, describing Biden as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."
The release of the audio, after legal battles and political demands, has intensified scrutiny of Biden's cognitive abilities and the administration's transparency, coinciding with the upcoming publication of a book on Biden's decline.