Leaked Biden audio reveals struggles to recall son’s death, Trump’s election
President Joe Biden’s mental sharpness has once again come under scrutiny following the leak of an audio recording from his 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. In the leaked audio, Biden struggled to remember key details, including the date of his son Beau’s death and the year of Donald Trump’s election.
Beau Biden, who passed away from brain cancer on May 30, 2015, was a significant figure in Biden’s life. However, in the audio, Biden fumbled over the details, stating, “My son. Is either been deployed or is dying. And so… What was happening though?” Despite his uncertainty, Biden eventually recalled the correct year of Beau’s passing.
Similarly, Biden also stumbled over the year of Trump’s election, declaring, “Trump gets elected in November of 2017. 2016. 2016. So… That’s when we left office, January of 2017. But that’s when Trump gets sworn in manually.” This confusion further raised concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities.
The leaked audio was part of a six-hour interview conducted by Hur, who later described Biden as a “well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory.” The White House had kept the audio hidden, but its release shed light on Biden’s struggles with memory recall.
On Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, host Laura Ingraham expressed shock at the revelations, calling it “the biggest scandal in recent political history.” Panelist Francey Hakes questioned Biden’s ability to make critical decisions, suggesting that he may not have been capable of fulfilling his duties as commander in chief.
Despite the controversy, prominent liberals defended Biden’s mental acuity, emphasizing his experience and leadership qualities. However, questions about his memory and cognitive abilities persist, with many wondering who was truly making the tough decisions during his presidency.
As the debate continues, it remains essential to consider the implications of a leader’s mental sharpness on their ability to govern effectively. The leaked audio serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by aging politicians and the importance of transparency in leadership.
