Audio recordings involving former US President Joe Biden and his ghostwriter have been made public. The release occurred on July 27 following a prolonged legal dispute initiated by the conservative Oversight Project against the Justice Department. Initially, the former US leader attempted to maintain the confidentiality of the recordings but later withdrew his legal opposition.
The contents of the recordings align closely with reports that Mr. Biden retained classified materials post his tenure as the vice president, shedding light on his collaboration with former US President Barack Obama. Biden served as the US vice president from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017, and subsequently assumed office as the 46th president from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025.
Within the tapes, Biden is heard discussing notes from his vice presidential era while sharing them with biographer Mark Lewis Zwonitzer. Portions of the conversation are redacted due to their connection to supposedly classified foreign policy issues.
At one point, Mr. Biden halts himself, remarking, “And then — and then the next thing I have here is — this is classified.” The recordings also touch upon a discord between Mr. Biden and Mr. Obama, with Biden expressing Obama’s displeasure during debates on the response to the 2008 financial crisis.
Biden recalls being a solitary advocate for housing and the middle class, advocating for a more robust approach beyond imprisoning individuals and bankers. He mentions Obama’s frustration with his stance during these discussions.
Furthermore, the recordings revisit Mr. Biden’s choice not to contest Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination in 2016. Biden recalls Obama advising him that the decision was his to make, cautioning him about the challenging nature of such a campaign. Biden reflects on his perception at the time regarding the feasibility of securing the nomination.
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