Leaked audio of Joe Biden struggling to recall when his own son died should terrify every American who values national security and basic presidential competence.
At a Glance
- Axios published recordings of Biden’s 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, revealing severe memory issues and cognitive decline
- Biden couldn’t remember when his son Beau died or when Donald Trump was elected president
- Conservative commentators are outraged, with many calling it evidence of a massive cover-up by Democrats
- Special Counsel Hur previously described Biden as “a well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory”
- Critics suggest Biden’s cognitive state poses serious national security risks
The Damning Audio That Changes Everything
The mask has finally slipped. For years, we’ve watched as the mainstream media, Democrats, and White House staffers furiously ran interference for President Biden’s obvious cognitive decline. But now, thanks to leaked audio from Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, Americans can hear the unfiltered, uncomfortable truth with their own ears. The recordings, published by Axios, capture Biden struggling with basic memory recall, slurring words, and losing his train of thought. This isn’t some right-wing conspiracy theory anymore – it’s documented evidence of a president who couldn’t remember fundamental details about his own life.
Let me be crystal clear about what we’re hearing: The President of the United States – the man with the nuclear codes – couldn’t recall when his beloved son Beau died or when Donald Trump was elected president. These aren’t obscure historical dates; they’re defining moments in Biden’s personal and political life. If he can’t remember these critical benchmarks, what other critical information is slipping through the cracks of his failing memory? The special counsel’s description of Biden as “a well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory” now seems like the understatement of the century.
A Massive Cover-Up Exposed
The release of these recordings has sent shockwaves through the conservative community, with many voices rightly pointing out that this confirms what we’ve been saying all along. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, hit the nail on the head when he said what many Americans are thinking. The depth of Biden’s cognitive challenges couldn’t possibly have been hidden from those working closest with him in the White House and Democratic Party leadership.
“Nobody can listen to it without concluding that every Democrat working with Biden HAS to have known he was completely feeble as a commander in chief.” – Charlie Kirk
This isn’t just about politics – it’s about national security. Hugh Hewitt, Fox News contributor, raised the alarming point that this situation represents a potential cover-up that placed our entire nation at risk. When the person in charge of our military, with access to classified intelligence and nuclear launch codes, can’t remember basic facts about their own life, we have crossed from political disagreement into dangerous territory. The administration’s reluctance to release this audio earlier speaks volumes about their priorities: protecting Biden’s image was apparently more important than transparency with the American people.
Calls for Accountability Grow Louder
The left’s reaction to these revelations has been predictably deflective. Instead of addressing the serious concerns about Biden’s fitness for office, liberal commentators are focusing on the timing of the release or suggesting it’s all a distraction. Sam Youngman went so far as to claim “Axios [is] colluding with Trump to keep the Biden pile on going.” It’s the same tired playbook: when confronted with uncomfortable facts, blame Trump and change the subject. Meanwhile, Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones III is calling for what any reasonable American would demand – accountability.
Jones is absolutely right. The American people deserve to know who knew what about Biden’s cognitive state and when they knew it. How many officials were complicit in hiding this information from the public? How many critical decisions were made by a president who couldn’t remember basic facts about his own life? The Constitution provides mechanisms for addressing presidential incapacity precisely because the Founders understood that America cannot afford to have someone without full command of their faculties at the helm of our government. The 25th Amendment exists for situations exactly like this one.
The Constitutional Crisis We Cannot Ignore
This leak represents more than just an embarrassing moment for Biden and the Democratic Party – it’s a constitutional crisis that strikes at the heart of our republic. The evidence is now public and undeniable: we had a president who was manifestly unfit for office, surrounded by enablers who prioritized power over country. Guy Benson’s one-word assessment – “Painful” – captures what millions of Americans felt listening to these recordings. Yet what’s truly painful is contemplating the damage done to our institutions, our international standing, and our national security during this period.
The American people deserve better than having their concerns about presidential fitness dismissed as partisan attacks. We deserve better than having crucial information about our commander-in-chief hidden from public view. And most importantly, we deserve leaders who possess the basic cognitive abilities required to fulfill their constitutional duties. These recordings have confirmed our worst fears, but they’ve also vindicated those who have been sounding the alarm all along. The emperor has no clothes – and now everyone can see it.
