Biden Abandons Legal Battle, Audio Tapes May Be Released
WHO:
IJR - Joe Biden's attorneys
Fox News - Joe Biden, Robert Hur
WHAT:
CNN - Biden stated, “So this was – I, early on, in ’09 – I just found all of the classified stuff downstairs. I wrote the President a handwritten 40-page memorandum arguing against deploying additional troops to Iraq – I mean, to Afghanistan on the grounds that it wouldn’t matter, that the day we left would be like the day before we arrived.”
CNN - Biden mentioned that Obama used to really “get pissed” at him over disagreements on how to handle the economy, specifically stating, “I was a really lonely voice on housing, I was a lonely voice on the middle class.”
CNN - Biden recalled that Obama backed away from a “promise” to appoint Larry Summers to the Federal Reserve because Summers was considered a “liability.”
CNN - Biden said, “I wasn’t focused on robots and artificial intelligence and, and digitalization and Moore’s law. I mean, it was all about — and I really believed that, and I still believe it, that we could bring back the manufacturing in America.”
CNN - Biden indicated that Obama questioned whether he could win the nomination over Hillary Clinton, stating, “The fact is that he didn’t think it was doable at that time, that I could, that I could actually go out and get the nomination.”
CNN - Biden discussed his challenges as a candidate, stating, “Gaffe issue, is like a virus. I’s dormant, when you make a mistake again they’ll bring it up.”
CNN - Biden can be heard discussing classified notes he kept from his time as vice president, stating, “They didn’t even know I had this,” while showing them to his ghostwriter.
CNN - Biden mentioned he had “just found” classified documents and argued against sending troops to Afghanistan in a handwritten 40-page memorandum in 2009.
CNN - Biden stated that Obama used to get “really pissed” at him over disagreements on economic handling, specifically regarding housing and the middle class.
CNN - Biden recalled Obama questioning whether he could win the nomination over Hillary Clinton, saying it would be “really be an uphill battle.”
CNN - Biden discussed his challenges as a candidate, mentioning that the “gaffe issue” is like a virus that resurfaces when mistakes are made, stating, “I can’t read my own writing” at one point.
Fox News - The released audio recordings reveal over 70 hours of conversations between Joe Biden and memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, highlighting Biden's halting speech and memory struggles during the 2017 sessions.
Drudge Report - The released audio tapes reference notes containing classified material.
CBS News - The audio recordings consist of 70 hours of tapes.
CBS News - Audio recordings that Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released.
IJR - Biden's attorneys dropped their case blocking audio recordings from interviews with his memoir ghostwriter.
Fox News - The legal fight over the audio recordings has ended, allowing the Justice Department to release the material to the House Judiciary.
WHERE:
IJR - The audio recordings are related to Robert Hur's classified documents probe.
WHEN:
Fox News - The audio tapes may be released to Congress following the conclusion of the legal battle.
WHY:
IJR - The decision to drop the legal fight clears the way for congressional access to the recordings.
HOW:
Fox News - Biden's attorneys waved the white flag in their legal battle, leading to the potential release of the tapes.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 12:32 UTC)
Biden reflected on his early days in the Obama administration, recalling a handwritten memorandum he wrote arguing against sending more troops to Afghanistan, believing it would ultimately make no difference. He also shared that Obama often expressed frustration over their disagreements on economic issues, particularly regarding housing and the middle class, and mentioned a promise Obama backed away from about appointing Larry Summers to the Federal Reserve due to concerns about Summers being a liability. Additionally, Biden talked about the challenges he faced as a candidate, describing the "gaffe issue" as a persistent problem that resurfaces whenever he makes a mistake.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 01:26 UTC)
In a recent discussion, Biden revealed that he had kept classified notes from his time as vice president, stating, “They didn’t even know I had this,” while showing them to his ghostwriter. He also shared insights from a handwritten 40-page memorandum from 2009, where he argued against sending troops to Afghanistan and reflected on his disagreements with Obama regarding economic policies that affected housing and the middle class. Additionally, Biden recalled a moment when Obama expressed doubt about his chances against Hillary Clinton, describing it as a “really be an uphill battle,” and acknowledged the ongoing challenge of the “gaffe issue,” humorously noting, “I can’t read my own writing.”
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 00:18 UTC)
Newly released audio recordings reveal over 70 hours of conversations between Joe Biden and memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, shedding light on Biden's halting speech and memory struggles during their 2017 sessions. The recordings, aired by Fox News, provide an intimate look at the challenges he faced at that time. This revelation adds another layer to the ongoing discussion about Biden's communication abilities.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 23:19 UTC)
The Drudge Report has revealed that released audio tapes reference notes containing classified material. CBS News reports that these audio recordings consist of a substantial seventy hours of tapes. This development raises questions about the content and implications of the information captured in those recordings.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 22:24 UTC)
Audio recordings that President Biden fought for years to keep private have now been released. The recordings are making headlines as they shed light on previously undisclosed aspects of his administration. CBS News reported this development at 22:24 UTC.
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(UPDATED July 27, 2026 19:30 UTC)
In a significant development, Joe Biden's attorneys have dropped their case that sought to block the release of audio recordings related to his memoir ghostwriter, effectively ending the legal battle. This decision clears the way for the Justice Department to release the material to the House Judiciary, with the tapes potentially being made available to Congress soon. The recordings are tied to Robert Hur's investigation into classified documents, and the conclusion of this legal fight allows for congressional access to the recordings.