Megyn Kelly: Robert Hur Tapes Expose Biden's Memory Issues and Democratic Deception
Megyn KellyMay 19, 202515 min550,590 views
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- 🎧 The leaked audio tapes from the Robert Hur investigation into Joe Biden's retention of classified documents have resurfaced, revealing details previously only hinted at in the transcript.
- 🏛️ Special Counsel Robert Hur concluded that Biden would not face charges due to being a "well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory," a conclusion he explained in a statement rather than releasing the tapes.
Democratic Reactions and Accusations
- 🎭 Democrats, including Kamala Harris, initially had a strong negative reaction to the Hur report, calling the characterization of Biden's demeanor "gratuitous, inaccurate, and inappropriate" and politically motivated.
- 🤥 Megyn Kelly and her guests, Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke, argue that these reactions now appear foolish and partisan in light of the audio, highlighting what they describe as "hackery" and a deliberate attempt to cover for Biden's perceived infirmities.
Biden's Use of His Son's Death
- 💔 Biden, in a press conference following the report's release, expressed anger at Hur for mentioning his son Beau's death, stating it was "not their damn business" and that he didn't need reminding.
- 🗣️ However, the tapes reveal Biden himself brought up his son's death during the interview, which the hosts interpret as a tactic to evoke sympathy and evade accountability for his memory lapses.
Evidence of Biden's Infirmity
- 🕰️ The audio recordings reportedly capture Biden struggling to recall basic dates, such as when he left office as Vice President or when his son died, with long pauses and incomplete thoughts.
- ⚠️ This is presented not as an isolated incident, but as indicative of broader concerns about Biden's cognitive state, with anecdotal evidence from a senator about alarming performances in military meetings.
Robert Hur's Conduct and Integrity
- 🧐 Congressman Adam Schiff questioned Hur's decision to include language about Biden's memory in the report, suggesting it was politically motivated and gratuitous.
- ⚖️ Hur defended his actions, stating he would not "shape, sanitize, um, omit portions of my reasoning and explanation to the attorney general for political reasons," asserting his report was not shaped for political ends.
The Significance of the Leaked Tapes
- 🔊 The release of the tapes is seen as crucial because transcripts often fail to capture the full context, such as the length of pauses and the tone of voice, which the audio reportedly emphasizes.
- 📢 The discussion frames the tapes as irrefutable evidence of Biden's infirmity and a significant event in American history that should not be forgotten or dismissed.
Economic Concerns: BRICS and the US Dollar
- 🌍 A brief mention is made of the upcoming BRICS nations summit in Rio, focused on potentially displacing the US dollar as the global reserve currency.
- 💰 This is presented as a potential threat to the value of US dollars in savings, with a recommendation to diversify into gold through Birch Gold Group.
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