Newly released audio tapes appear to show President Joe Biden discussing sensitive information, including notes from his time as Vice President, with a ghostwriter during interviews for his 2021 memoir. The recordings, disclosed by a conservative activist group, suggest Biden may have shared classified material and at times alluded to memory lapses.
The sessions took place while Biden was between the ages of 74 and 81, encompassing the period leading up to the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report in early 2024. The tapes reveal discussions covering a range of matters, with Biden seemingly confirming he retained some classified material. No details have emerged regarding the specific content of the sensitive information discussed.
The emergence of these recordings follows the publication of Hur's report, which investigated Biden’s handling of classified documents. While Hur did not recommend criminal charges, his report raised questions about Biden’s memory and judgment. The tapes add another layer to this scrutiny, prompting further examination of how Biden handled sensitive information both during and after his vice presidency.
Left-leaning outlets and Euronews frame the story as focusing on the potential implications for ongoing investigations into Biden's handling of classified documents, while right-leaning coverage from the Washington Times emphasizes claims of memory lapses. Not in dispute is the fact that audio recordings exist showing Biden discussing sensitive information with his ghostwriter.
The tapes raise questions about whether Biden knowingly disclosed classified information and if those disclosures could have security implications. The extent to which the information shared was actually classified, and whether any protocols were violated, remains unclear.
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