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DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN
(CNN) — Former President Joe Biden is in an uphill battle to try to stop the Justice Department from sharing recordings it collected of him speaking to his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017, during which his speech and memory faltered.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The potential release of these audio recordings could have implications for El Paso residents who have been following Biden's career and presidency. As a city that has often been at the forefront of national discussions on border policy and immigration, El Pasoans may be particularly interested in Biden's discussions of foreign policy, which are reportedly included in the recordings. The fact that the recordings may contain references to classified material could also raise questions about Biden's handling of sensitive information, an issue that may resonate with El Paso's military community. As the appellate court in DC weighs in on the release of the tapes, El Pasoans will be watching to see how this development affects the national conversation about Biden's presidency and his potential future in politics. The city's voters, who have historically been engaged in national elections, will likely be paying close attention to how this story unfolds.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Katelyn Polantz, CNN
(CNN) — Former President Joe Biden is in an uphill battle to try to stop the Justice Department from sharing recordings it collected of him speaking to his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017, during which his speech and memory faltered.
Court decisions on Friday and into ne...
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