Biden Special Counsel Interview Audio Released Amid Acuity Concerns

Washington D.C. - The audio recording of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s interview with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents has been made public. The release follows months of demands from Republican lawmakers who argued the recording could offer insights into the President's cognitive abilities.

The special counsel's report, released earlier this year, already detailed the interview, but the audio provides a more complete record. The report itself stated that Biden's memory was 'hazy' at times, a point seized upon by his political opponents.

Supporters of the President have dismissed the concerns, pointing to his active schedule and policy initiatives as evidence of his fitness for office. They accuse Republicans of attempting to politicize the issue for electoral gain. The White House has maintained that the President cooperated fully with the investigation.

Legal experts predict that both sides will carefully analyze the audio for any statements or inflections that support their respective narratives. The release of the audio is likely to further fuel the debate surrounding the President's age and mental fitness as the election draws nearer. The interview focused on Biden's handling of classified materials after leaving the vice presidency.