Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen
President Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of classified documents in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him
By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and ERIC TUCKER
Published - Feb 14, 2024, 05:30 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 14, 2024, 05:30 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of classified documents in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him. But the sit-down also opened Biden up to fresh scrutiny over his age and memory, and now the public release of a transcript of that discussion is being sought by both Biden allies and critics seeking political advantage.
The transcript, if released, could provide a fuller picture of the conversation.
The White House has the ultimate say over whether to make public the transcript or audio recording of the interview or to claim executive privilege and keep the interview private. There's precedent for either decision.
