Recently released audio offers insight into former President Joe Biden’s early experiences, featuring a conversation with special advisor Robert Herr. The recording highlights what some describe as his “sympathetic” qualities amidst a context that could influence ongoing investigations.
Biden reminisced about his 2011 trip to Mongolia, expressing a sense of shame in front of Mongolian leaders. “I went to Mongolia and took some great photos,” he noted. “They were showing how they lived during the invasions in Europe back in the 800s.”
He reminisced, saying that he felt “nowhere” while watching a 20-mile line of children under 16 participating in bareback horse racing. “And as you know, there are times when SUMO wrestlers do everything they do,” he added with enthusiasm.
During the interview, he recounted a moment when leaders walked toward a target set 100 yards away, humorously adding, “I might not be a bad shot, but I couldn’t hit the target.” The room erupted in laughter, and he assured everyone, “No, I really tried.” He vividly described the scene: “20 bales of hay with a large target in the middle.”
While some officials observed stamina issues during Biden’s initial months in office, a former senior White House aide commented on how Biden seemed to change significantly, almost becoming “another person” as he aged in the role.
Throughout the conversation, Biden’s recollections mixed casual anecdotes with moments of introspection, leaving listeners with a blend of humor and concern regarding his previous experiences. Ultimately, Herr concluded that Biden should not face criminal charges regarding classified documents from the Obama administration, portraying him as a “sympathetic, well-meaning older man.”
