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Joe Biden Files Lawsuit Against DOJ to Prevent Release of Interview Tapes
Former US president Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio
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Former US President Joe Biden has initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to prevent the release of audio recordings from 2016-2017, which were part of his biography. The recordings are set to be released to the House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation, following an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.
- 01Biden's lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, DC, seeking to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with his biographer.
- 02The Department of Justice plans to release these materials on June 15 to the House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation, which requested them after a 2023 investigation.
- 03Biden's spokesperson argued that the recordings do not serve any public interest and claimed the release is politically motivated.
- 04The tapes were recorded during the writing of Biden's memoir, 'Promise Me, Dad,' which reflects on his decision to run for president amid his son Beau's battle with cancer.
- 05Biden had previously cooperated with the investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Hur, who did not pursue criminal charges against him.
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Former US President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts from 2016 and 2017, which were part of his biography. The lawsuit, submitted in federal court in Washington, DC, comes as the DOJ plans to release these materials to the House Judiciary Committee and the conservative Heritage Foundation on June 15. The recordings were used in a 2023 investigation by Special Counsel Robert Hur regarding Biden's handling of classified documents, which ultimately did not lead to criminal charges. Biden's spokesperson, TJ Ducklo, stated that the tapes, recorded in Biden's home during the writing of his memoir, 'Promise Me, Dad,' serve no public interest and that the release is politically motivated. The DOJ has indicated it will fight to make the recordings public, suggesting they may reveal concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities. Earlier this month, Biden sought to intervene in a related lawsuit involving the Heritage Foundation, but a judge limited his claims regarding the committee's request.
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The lawsuit could affect public access to materials related to Biden's cognitive abilities and his presidential campaign.
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