During a recent interview with President Biden, Robert Hur, who was conducting the interview, highlighted the significance of the totality of his time spent with the President in forming his assessment. Hur emphasized that his evaluation was not solely based on the words from the transcript but also on the overall experience of being in the room with the President. He considered how Biden's demeanor and responses would come across to a jury in a criminal trial if charges were brought.
One specific point that Hur mentioned in his report was Biden's inability to recall certain dates from his time as Vice President. This lapse in memory was noted as a significant aspect of the interview. Hur also pointed out that there were other instances during the five-plus-hour voluntary interview where Biden struggled to remember certain information.
Additionally, Hur highlighted the President's interactions during the interview, noting that Biden was prompted multiple times by members of the White House Counsel's Office. This detail was observed in the transcript of the interview, which Hur had a brief look at on the same day it was made available.
Overall, Hur's assessment was based on a wealth of details gathered from his direct interaction with President Biden. The interview provided insights into Biden's recall abilities, demeanor, and the level of assistance he received during the questioning process.
