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
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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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Sources (12)
Avg source rating 7.4/10Washington Post Politics9
The Guardian US8
PBS NewsHour8
CBS News8
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CBS News8
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CBS News8
The Hill7
Fox News Latest6
Seattle Times6
New York Post5
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