Two outlets report on audio recordings in which former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with his ghostwriter. The recordings reportedly cover detailed discussions of foreign policy topics, while also including instances where Biden appears to have memory lapses during the conversations. Alongside the policy discussions, the recordings reportedly contain candid remarks about former two-time running mate Barack Obama.
According to the accounts summarized by the two sources, Biden’s comments about Obama relate to Obama’s connections to Wall Street and Silicon Valley. The reports frame these statements as part of the broader set of conversations captured on the recordings, rather than as a separate dispute or new policy initiative.
Neither source provides additional verified details in the provided excerpts about specific policy claims, the timing of the conversations, or the availability and provenance of the recordings beyond describing their existence and content. The reporting emphasizes the combination of detailed foreign policy discussion, occasional gaps in memory, and candid criticism of Obama’s ties to major financial and technology interests.
