Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen

By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and ERIC TUCKER
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden avoided criminal charges around his handling of classified documents in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him. But the sit-down has also opened Biden to scrutiny over his age and memory. Now, the public release of a transcript of that discussion is being sought by both Biden’s allies and critics, both sides looking for a political edge. The five-hour interview over two days was led by special counsel Robert Hur. It helped establish that Biden didn’t intend to retain most of the sensitive records from his vice presidency found at his home or personal office.