Leaked audio of President Joe Biden’s 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur has sparked renewed concerns about his mental acuity. The audio reveals Biden struggling with memory lapses, such as forgetting key dates, including when he left office as vice president and the year his son Beau passed away. His responses were slow, with long pauses and occasional slurred speech, which was highlighted by the ambient sound of a grandfather clock in the White House Map Room.

The emotional reactions to the audio were swift, with some expressing sadness for Biden, while others criticized his family and political allies for not intervening. The audio has also fueled political debates, with some Republicans calling for further investigations into Biden’s cognitive decline, comparing it to former President Trump’s legal challenges.

The controversy also ties into broader political narratives, including accusations of media and Democratic Party attempts to downplay Biden’s mental state during his second-term campaign.

Despite the concerning nature of the audio, the Special Counsel decided not to press charges against Biden regarding his handling of classified documents, citing his apparent cognitive decline. This decision has been criticized, particularly by Republicans, who are calling for deeper investigations into Biden’s condition and the handling of his case.WATCH MORE.