Special counsel alleged Biden couldn’t recall personal milestones. His response: ‘My memory is fine’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden’s age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special counsel’s report investigating his possession of classified documents.

The report described the 81-year-old Democrat’s memory as “hazy,” “fuzzy,” “faulty,” “poor” and having “significant limitations.” It noted that Biden could not recall defining milestones in his own life such as when his son Beau died or when he served as vice president.

“My memory is fine,” Biden responded Thursday night from the White House, where he grew visibly angry as he denied forgetting when his son died. Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015 at the age of 46.

While Biden will not face charges for mishandling classified documents, the report’s assertions about his memory could undermine Biden’s message to voters that he can manage the government and safeguard the country. Voters are already going into this year’s election with severe misgivings about Biden’s age, having scrutinized his gaffes, his coughing, his slow walking and even a tumble off his bicycle.

More on the special counsel’s report:

• The report comes after a yearlong investigation into the improper retention of classified documents by Biden, from his time as a senator and as vice president. Read the full report here.
• Biden was absolved of criminal behavior, but it’s Trump who may benefit, and other key takeaways.
• Longstanding concerns about Biden’s age and memory intensified after the release of the special counsel’s report.
• The resolution of the Biden investigation arrives in a pivotal year for the president as he pursues reelection in a deeply polarized political climate.
• The investigation into Biden is separate from special counsel Jack