Leaked Audio Shows Biden Struggling to Recall Son's Death During 2023 Investigation

Leaked audio from a 2023 interview between former President Joe Biden and special counsel Robert Hur reveals Biden struggling to recall significant personal and professional details, including the date of his son Beau's death and when he left the vice presidency. The investigation centered on Biden's handling of classified documents, which he was found to have willfully retained and disclosed, but no criminal charges were filed due to concerns that a jury would view him as a sympathetic elderly man with memory lapses. The audio exposes Biden’s long pauses, moments of confusion, and questions such as, "Am I making any sense to you?" The interview, which lasted over five hours across two days, also captured Biden joking about his age despite his apparent memory difficulties. The special counsel's report highlighted Biden's poor memory as a key reason for not pursuing prosecution, emphasizing his well-meaning nature. Biden's spokesperson stated the recordings confirm previously released transcripts, while the recordings add immediacy to an investigation that has stirred political controversy.