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Biden Asserts Executive Privilege Over Audio, Video of Special Counsel Interview

May 16, 2024, 12:34 PM

President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over the audio and video recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, who is investigating his handling of classified documents. The White House has blocked the release of these recordings, citing political motivations by House Republicans. Despite the availability of transcripts, the Justice Department has formally informed House Republicans of Biden's decision to withhold the audio, emphasizing executive privilege. The decision was communicated in a letter to House Republicans, per Holmes Lybrand.