Staff Reports
A law professor named Jonathan Turley criticized the Department of Justice for not wanting to release an interview audio with President Joe Biden due to concerns about “deepfakes.” Turley said this argument didn’t make sense because releasing the tape would actually make it easier to identify any fake versions created using artificial intelligence. He also suggested that the DOJ was more concerned about the real content of the audio being heard before an election than about potential deepfakes.
The Justice Department admitted to making changes to the interview transcripts and invoked executive privilege to block the audio from being released. The White House reportedly made numerous alterations to correct what they called “errors” made by Biden during the interview. The transcript revealed instances where Biden struggled with memory, including forgetting when his son died and thinking it was a different year.
Jonathan Turley Blasts DOJ For Using 'Deepfake' Possibility As Reason For Not Releasing Biden Interview Audio pic.twitter.com/MmLsWSvar0
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Critics have raised concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness, pointing to instances where he made inaccurate statements or appeared forgetful. The House Oversight Committee took steps to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt after he refused to provide recordings of the interview regarding Biden’s handling of classified information.
This situation highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government actions. The public needs to have access to information about their leaders, especially when it concerns matters of national importance. The DOJ’s reluctance to release the interview audio raises questions about what they may be trying to hide, adding fuel to existing concerns about the current administration’s transparency and credibility.
