Overview

• The audio, published by Axios, reveals Biden struggling with dates, including his son Beau's death and Donald Trump's election year.
• Special Counsel Robert Hur cited Biden's age and memory issues as reasons not to pursue charges for mishandling classified documents.
• The Biden White House previously blocked the release of the audio, claiming executive privilege and concerns over potential partisan misuse.
• The release coincides with the upcoming book 'Original Sin,' which examines Biden's cognitive decline and its handling by his administration.
• Republicans, including Trump and MAGA Inc., are using the recordings to question Biden's fitness for office, while Democrats defend his record.