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Conservatives tout Biden tapes as proof of his decline. The audio is more nuanced.

First publishedJul 28, 00:12 UTC
Last updatedJul 29, 23:03 UTC · 13h ago
33 outletsCBS News, New York Post11 outletSeattle Times33 outletsCBS News11 outletFox News Latest11 outletPBS NewsHour11 outletThe Guardian US11 outletThe Hill11 outletWashington Post Politics
CBS News8Biden recordings with ghostwriter released over his objectionsOpen ↗New York Post5Confused Biden discovers classified materials ‘downstairs’ in bumbling chat with ghostwriter in newly released tapesOpen ↗CBS News8Early details on what's in the Joe Biden tapes that were just released after legal battleOpen ↗Seattle Times6Joe Biden interviews with memoir ghostwriter reveal him discussing sensitive informationOpen ↗CBS News8The Biden tapes were released after a long legal battle. Here's what's in the audio recordingsOpen ↗CBS News8Biden says release of audio tapes is "weaponizing the DOJ for political retribution"Open ↗CBS News8Biden tells ghostwriter "some of this may be classified, be careful" in released audio tapesOpen ↗Fox News Latest6New audio undercuts Dems who defended Biden, slammed Hur after classified docs report revealed memory lossOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Audio tapes appear to show Biden discussing sensitive information with memoir ghostwriterOpen ↗The Guardian US8Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information on tape with ghostwriterOpen ↗The Hill7Newly released Biden recordings show memory struggles, references to ‘classified’ materialOpen ↗Washington Post Politics9Conservatives tout Biden tapes as proof of his decline. The audio is more nuanced.Open ↗
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Answer

Audio of Joe Biden's interviews with a ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 show him referencing classified materials and occasionally struggling to recall details.

Reported by 12 outlets Washington Post Politics, The Guardian US, PBS NewsHour, CBS News, The Hill, and 3 more. See all sources ↓

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In brief
What's the story?
Audio of Joe Biden's interviews with a ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 show him referencing classified materials and occasionally struggling to recall details.
How widely is it covered?
12 outlets, average source rating 7.4/10.
When was it last updated?
13h ago.
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    Confused Biden discovers classified materials ‘downstairs’ in bumbling chat with ghostwriter in newly released tapes

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