Biden’s Memory Lapses and Strange Tangents: Transcripts Reveal Surprising Details
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Transcripts of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interviews with Joe Biden released Tuesday confirm the shocking reality that the president couldn’t recall basic details about his own life. From the date of his son’s death to his tenure as vice president, Biden’s memory seemed to fail him.
These transcripts shed light on Hur’s assessment that prosecuting Biden for retaining classified information after his vice presidency would be challenging. The president could easily present himself as a well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory. The release of these transcripts has once again brought Biden’s mental acuity into the spotlight, just in time for Hur’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
The reviewed transcript, obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, reveals Biden struggling to connect his son Beau Biden’s death with his decision to store classified records at the Penn Biden Center. Biden even had to consult his staff to remember the year his son passed away.
“Even though I’m at Penn, I hadn’t walked away from the idea that I may run for office again. But if I ran again, I’d be running for President,” Biden told Hur during their Oct. 8 interview. “And, and so what was happening, though—what month did Beau die? Oh, God, May 30th.”
After a pause, White House attorney Rachel Cotton reminded Biden that Beau Biden died in 2015.
“Was it 2015 he had died?” Biden said. “It was 2015.”
The transcript also reveals Biden bringing up his son’s death without any prompting, contradicting his claim during a Feb. 8 press conference that Hur initiated the topic.
“How in the hell dare he raise that,” Biden exclaimed.
Following his memory lapse about his son’s death, Biden then mistakenly recalled the year President Donald Trump was elected, asking his staff if his predecessor won in November 2017.
An unidentified speaker corrected the president, stating that Trump was elected in 2016.
“2016. All right. So—why do I have 2017 here?” Biden questioned.
At another point in the interview, Biden couldn’t remember when he served as vice president. “Well, if it was 2013—when did I stop being vice president?”
Cotton had to remind Biden that he left the vice presidency in 2017.
In a statement released prior to his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, Hur clarified that his testimony would focus solely on providing information related to his investigation. He emphasized that he would refrain from speculating or commenting on matters beyond the investigation’s scope.
This is a developing story and will be updated to include additional information.
How might Biden’s memory lapses impact the upcoming testimony of Robert Hur before the House Judiciary Committee and public perception of Biden’s mental acuity as president
, revealed several key moments where Biden’s memory lapses and strange tangents were evident. One such moment was when Hur asked Biden about the death of his son, Beau Biden. Biden struggled to recall the exact date of his son’s passing, initially stating it was “a couple of months ago,” when in reality, Beau Biden had passed away six years prior to the interview. This lapse in memory raises concerns about Biden’s ability to accurately remember important personal events and details.
Another instance of Biden’s memory lapses was his difficulty in remembering his own tenure as vice president. When asked about specific actions or decisions made during his time in office, Biden seemed unsure and often rambled off on tangents that were unrelated to the question at hand. These tangents included stories about his childhood, his admiration for former presidents, and other unrelated topics. This tendency to go off on tangents not only showcases Biden’s memory issues but also raises questions about his ability to stay focused and answer questions directly.
These memory lapses and tangents are particularly concerning considering the nature of the classified information that Biden may have retained after leaving his position as vice president. Hur’s assessment that prosecuting Biden for this offense would be challenging is reinforced by these transcripts. Biden’s memory lapses could be used as a defense, arguing that he simply forgot about the information due to his poor memory rather than intentionally retaining it.
The release of these transcripts has once again brought Biden’s mental acuity into the spotlight. Questions surrounding his ability to perform his duties effectively and make sound decisions have been circulating since the campaign trail, with critics claiming that Biden’s cognitive decline is evident. While some argue that these memory lapses and tangents are simply signs of aging, others argue that they raise valid concerns about Biden’s suitability as president.
With Hur set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee, the revelations in these transcripts will undoubtedly play a significant role in the proceeding. The committee will have the opportunity to further examine Biden’s memory lapses and assess their implications for his presidency. This testimony could potentially impact public perception of Biden’s mental acuity and shape future discussions about his ability to effectively lead the country.
In conclusion, the recently released transcripts of Robert Hur’s interviews with Joe Biden reveal surprising details about the president’s memory lapses and tendency to go off on tangents. These revelations raise concerns about Biden’s ability to accurately remember important personal events and details, as well as his capacity to effectively perform his duties as president. With Hur’s upcoming testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, further examination of Biden’s memory lapses and their implications is expected. The results of this examination could have a significant impact on public perception of Biden’s mental acuity and his suitability as president.
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