Joe Biden 'secret' audio recordings show heated Obama conversation during presidency

Joe Biden served as the vice president of the US under Barack Obama from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017 and later served as president from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025

The recording between Joe Biden and his ghostwriter were released on Monday, July 27

Recordings of former President Joe Biden speaking with his ghostwriter reveal occasional memory gaps amid detailed discussions of foreign policy — and some candid criticism of two-time running mate Barack Obama over his ties to Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

Biden was 74 when the interviews began and 81 when Hur released his report in early 2024, as he sought re-election.

Former President Joe Biden fought to keep audio recordings with his ghostwriter sealed, but the tapes were released after a long legal battle. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne weighs in.

Audio clips released by the right-wing Oversight Project on Monday of former U.S. president Joe Biden’s conversations with his biographer, Mark Lewis Zwonitzer, appears to support what former special counsel Robert Hur found in his 2024 report.

Newly released Biden audio recordings with ghost writer include references to ‘classified’ material  CNN

Former president’s decision comes days after court ruling

The move sets the stage for the material to be released to a Republican-led congressional committee

Former President Joe Biden is declining to appeal a court ruling that allows the Justice Department to publicize recordings of conversations between him and a writer collaborating on his memoir.