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DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Katelyn Polantz , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The DOJ has recordings of Biden speaking to a ghostwriter from 2016 and 2017.
A legal battle is underway involving former President Joe Biden and the Justice Department. The DOJ has recordings of Biden speaking to a ghostwriter from 2016 and 2017. These recordings may be released, potentially causing embarrassment for Biden.
The recordings are notable because during them, Biden's speech and memory appeared to falter. Biden is trying to prevent the Justice Department from sharing these recordings. Further details on this developing story are available from KXXV (ABC 25) News.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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