Trump Erupts After Biden Sues to Block Release of Private Recordings

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News (2 / 1) 27.05.2026 22:55 / Olga

Origins and Fallout

The recordings come from interviews Biden gave to ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017 for his memoirs; Special Counsel Robert Hur obtained them during his inquiry into Biden's handling of classified documents. Hur's yearlong probe produced a 345-page report that raised questions about Biden's memory and competence but recommended no criminal charges. Transcripts released last year showed moments when Biden was unclear on dates and records. Republicans pointed to Hur's findings as evidence of preferential treatment, while Democrats cited Biden's cooperation, and the dispute rekindled comparisons to Trump's own classified documents case.