President Biden's executive privilege assertion over interview with special counsel

President Biden asserts executive privilege over his interview with special counsel Hur to prevent Congress from obtaining audio recordings. Attorney General Garland faces contempt of Congress for refusal to hand over the recording. Biden experienced mental lapses during the interview. Executive branch asserts official cannot be prosecuted for contempt of Congress. White House criticizes demand for audio recordings as politically motivated.

Refusal to Release Audio of President Biden's Interview

Attorney General Merrick Garland refused to provide the audio of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, leading to potential contempt of Congress. Republicans argue that the audio is necessary for oversight of the president's classified document scandal.

President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur

President Biden mixed up dates and events during a five-hour interview with special counsel Robert Hur, leading to concerns about his mental lapses. The transcript supports Hur's account, despite pushback from the president and the White House.