Joe Biden’s memory lapses, not Special Counsel Robert Hur, stole the spotlight in a newly released audio. The former president, stung by Hur’s report labeling him an “elderly man with a poor memory,” faced fresh scrutiny after Axios dropped the October 2023 interview audio on Friday. Conservatives are chuckling, but the story’s more human than humorous.
According to Fox News, the audio captures Biden struggling to recall key dates, like his son Beau’s death, Donald Trump’s first election, and his vice-presidential exit. Conducted on October 8, 2023, the day after Hamas attacks Israel, the interview reveals Biden, not Hur, raising Beau’s passing. It’s a gut punch to Biden’s claim that Hur callously dragged his son’s memory into the mess.
Biden’s February 2024 outburst, “How in the hell dare he raise that?” now rings hollow. The audio shows he brought up Beau, not Hur, unraveling the narrative pushed by Biden and his allies. Actions, it seems, have consequences louder than words.
High-profile Democrats, including then-Vice President Kamala Harris, pounced on Hur’s report in February 2024. Harris called it “gratuitous, inaccurate and inappropriate,” insisting Biden was “on top of it all.” Her defense, paired with claims of political bias, feels flimsier now that the audio exposes Biden’s stumbles.
Reps. Jerry Nadler and Pramila Jayapal grilled Hur on March 12, 2024, hoping he’d say his report cleared Biden. Hur didn’t budge, leaving their efforts flat. The Left’s attempt to spin the report as a witch hunt crumbled under the weight of the audio’s truth.
Former Obama advisor David Axelrod didn’t mince words, calling Hur’s report a “shiv” to Biden’s reelection hopes. Yet, the audio suggests Biden’s pauses and fumbles did more damage than Hur’s pen. The irony’s thicker than a government budget.
The White House stonewalled in March 2024, refusing to release the audio, citing AI deepfake fears. The transcript, released that same month, was damning enough, but the audio’s raw reality hits harder. Hiding it only fueled the fire that conservatives are now fanning.
Hur testified before the House Judiciary Committee on March 12, 2024, about Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. His report’s description of Biden as “sympathetic, well-meaning” but forgetful sparked then-Rep. Adam Schiff’s claim that Hur foresaw a political firestorm. Hur denied it, but the audio proves the report wasn’t the problem—Biden’s performance was.
Biden’s allies framed Hur as a partisan hack, but the audio shifts the lens back to Biden’s own words—or lack thereof. Harris’s claim that Hur’s report was “clearly politically motivated” sounds like a deflection when Biden’s pauses speak for themselves. The Left’s outrage feels more like theater than substance.
Biden’s June 2024 debate against Trump was a trainwreck, cementing doubts about his sharpness. Less than a month later, he exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Harris. The audio, though recorded months earlier, adds context to why that debate was no fluke.
Conservatives aren’t shocked, but the audio’s release stings for Biden’s camp. It’s not just about forgetting dates—it’s about a narrative of competence that’s been shaky for years. The MAGA crowd sees vindication, but there’s no joy in watching a man struggle with grief-tinged memories.
The audio’s timing, post-debate and post-withdrawal, amplifies its impact. Biden’s team can’t cry foul when the evidence is his voice, faltering on dates tied to his son’s death. It’s less a 'gotcha' than a sad confirmation of what many suspected.
Hur’s report wasn’t perfect, but it didn’t fabricate Biden’s memory issues—the audio proves that. Biden’s anger at being portrayed as frail was understandable, yet the tape shows he handed Hur the material. Blaming the messenger doesn’t erase the message.
The Left’s rush to shield Biden ignored the bigger issue: transparency. If the White House had released the audio earlier, the narrative might’ve been less brutal. Dodging accountability only makes the truth hit harder when it lands. This saga isn’t about gloating—it’s about facing reality. Biden’s not the villain here, but neither is Hur. The audio reminds us that leadership demands clarity, and voters deserve to hear it unfiltered.
