Recent leaks of a 2023 audio recording from former President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur have reignited debates about his cognitive health during his presidency. The recording, released by Axios, captures Biden struggling with memory lapses, prompting criticism from conservative figures and calls from some Republicans, including former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, for Democratic leaders to resign over alleged cover-ups. Meanwhile, Democrats face internal recriminations as new books detail Biden’s decline, fueling discussions about transparency in political leadership.