Mark Zwonitzer
Coverage of Mark Zwonitzer in the Nexus archive.
- Newly released Biden recordings show memory struggles, references to ‘classified’ material
Over two hours of audio recordings that former President Biden fought to keep private were released. The recordings from 2016 and 2017 home interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer show Biden acknowledging that his home notes included classified information and struggling to remember key details and names.
- Confused Biden discovers classified materials ‘downstairs’ in bumbling chat with ghostwriter in newly released tapes
Recordings of Biden working with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer on his 2017 memoir were released after a two-year court battle. The tapes, heavily redacted, show Biden discussing classified materials during a conversation with Zwonitzer.
- Biden's classified docs narrative crumbles amid release of ghostwriter tapes: 'Be careful'
Recordings of former President Joe Biden's 2016 and 2017 interviews with his memoir ghostwriter, obtained during a classified documents investigation, were released after Biden's attorneys dropped their lawsuit. The tapes show Biden struggling with memory and recall, aligning with a special counsel's report that found insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges against him for mishandling classified materials.
- Biden's classified docs narrative crumbles amid release of ghostwriter tapes: 'Be careful'
Recordings of former President Joe Biden's 2016-2017 interviews with his memoir ghostwriter, obtained during a classified documents investigation, were released after Biden's attorneys abandoned their legal challenge. The tapes show Biden struggling with memory and recall, aligning with a special counsel's report that found insufficient evidence to prosecute him for mishandling classified information.
- Biden's Hur interview tapes could now go public after his attorneys wave white flag
Biden's attorneys ended their legal battle to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, obtained during Robert Hur's classified documents investigation. A judge accepted the dismissal, allowing the Department of Justice to release the materials to the House Judiciary Committee. The Heritage Foundation had sought the materials through FOIA requests, arguing public interest in the materials used for Hur's decision.
- Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter
President Joe Biden dropped a lawsuit seeking to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. A divided appeals court panel had rejected Biden's bid to block the release, citing substantial public interest. The recordings, obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation of Biden's handling of classified documents, will now be provided to a congressional committee.
- Biden loses bid to block highly ‘personal’ conversations with ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017
Joe Biden dropped a lawsuit seeking to block the release of 2016-2017 audio recordings with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. A divided appeals court panel ruled the public interest in disclosing the material outweighed Biden's privacy concerns, allowing the recordings to be released to a Republican-led congressional committee. The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.
- Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter
Joe Biden dropped a lawsuit seeking to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. A divided appeals court panel previously rejected Biden's bid to block disclosure, ruling there was a 'substantial' public interest in the material's release. The recordings, obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, will now be provided to a congressional committee.
- Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of his interviews with a ghostwriter
Biden voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. A divided appeals court panel ruled that the public interest in the material outweighed Biden's privacy concerns, allowing its release to a congressional committee. The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.
- Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected President Joe Biden's request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The 2-1 ruling emphasized public interest in disclosure, though it allowed redactions to protect Biden's privacy. The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.
- Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected President Joe Biden's request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The 2-1 ruling cited substantial public interest in the material, which was obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. The court allowed redactions to protect Biden's privacy but concluded the public interest outweighed any remaining privacy concerns.
- Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected President Biden's request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The 2-1 ruling emphasized public interest in disclosure outweighs privacy concerns, with redactions to protect Biden's privacy. The recordings were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.
- Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
A federal appeals court rejected Joe Biden's request to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2016-2017 interviews with memoir ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The 2-1 ruling found public interest in disclosure outweighs privacy concerns, with redactions allowed. The recordings, obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, were sought by Congress and the Heritage Foundation after Hur declined to charge Biden.
- DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in
The Justice Department may release recordings of Joe Biden speaking to ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017, which reportedly show speech and memory issues. Courts are considering Biden's attempts to block the release, with a judge allowing the DOJ to proceed with redacted versions of the tapes.
- Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials
A Trump-appointed judge granted a temporary injunction delaying the release of audio recordings and transcripts from Joe Biden's interviews with his memoir ghostwriter, pending an appeal. The recordings, referenced in Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents, are central to a FOIA lawsuit led by the Heritage Foundation.
- Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials
Former President Joe Biden has secured a temporary injunction to delay the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2017 memoir ghostwriter interviews, pending an appeal. The materials are linked to Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, with a Trump-appointed judge denying a preliminary injunction but granting a three-week delay.
- GREGG JARRETT: Release the Biden tapes and let Americans hear the truth for themselves
Joe Biden is accused of retaining and disclosing classified government documents, including sensitive information shared with his unvetted ghostwriter, as revealed in a 2024 report by former special counsel Robert Hur. The Department of Justice seeks to release audio recordings and transcripts of Biden's interview, which he is attempting to block via a lawsuit. The case involves violations of the Espionage Act and Biden's alleged use of classified materials for personal memoirs.
- Trump lashes out at Biden over suing DOJ to hide interview audio files
President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden for suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings from a 2016-2017 interview with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, obtained during special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. Biden's lawsuit argues the DOJ's planned release of the files violates his privacy rights, while Trump accused Biden of being a 'Crooked Politician' on Truth Social.
- Trump lashes out at Biden over suing DOJ to hide interview audio files
President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden for suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from Biden's 2016-2017 interviews with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer during a special counsel investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. Biden's lawyers argued the release would violate his privacy, while the DOJ previously claimed the files were exempt from public records law.
- Biden files lawsuit in bid to block DOJ audio interview release
Former President Joe Biden is suing the U.S. Department of Justice to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from private 2016-2017 conversations with his biographer, which were central to a special counsel's investigation into his handling of classified documents. The DOJ plans to release redacted versions of the materials on June 15, following a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by the Heritage Foundation.
- Biden to fight DOJ's release of ghostwriter tapes
Former President Biden is preparing to ask a court to stop the Trump administration from releasing his conversations with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer. The tapes played a central role in a classified-documents investigation and could damage Biden's reputation. Biden has denied sharing classified information and intends to intervene to prevent disclosures.