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Read the full transcript of Robert Hur’s interview with President Biden

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March 12, 2024 at 9:40 a.m. EDT
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President Biden sat for a two-day interview with then-special counsel Robert Hur in October. A transcript of the interview, obtained by The Washington Post, paints a more nuanced portrait of Biden, who Hur’s report portrayed as being absent-minded.

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If you’re unable to read the full text of the Oct. 8 interview on mobile, the full pdf is available here. If you’re unable to read the full text of the Oct. 9 interview on mobile, the full pdf is available here.

Transcript of President Biden's October 8 interview

Transcript of President Biden's October 9 interview

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