In a recent interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air,” taped on Monday and released on Tuesday, Jake Tapper, co-author of “Original Sin,” shared his thoughts on an audio clip of an interview with former President Joe Biden, conducted by Robert Hur.
Tapper reacted to audio where Biden seemed unable to recall details about Hur or significant events like his son’s passing. He noted that the clip featured Biden discussing the October 8, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the abduction of hundreds more. Tapper reflected on this, stating that it raises concerns about the ability of the President, regardless of one’s views on him, to handle urgent matters given that he recently expressed uncertainty about when this interview took place.
The transcript of Hur’s interview with Biden, including the relevant section, can be found starting on page 82 of the linked document.
