Biden Admin Under Fire for Allegedly Altering Transcript of Biden’s “Garbage” Insult

In the latest controversy surrounding the Biden-Harris administration, White House officials reportedly altered an official transcript of President Joe Biden’s recent comments, where he referred to supporters of former President Donald Trump as “garbage.” This potential manipulation of government records, which reportedly left some federal workers deeply concerned, has led Republican lawmakers to consider opening an investigation.

The incident occurred after Biden’s remarks were recorded by official White House stenographers, with Biden allegedly saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters his, his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American.” Yet, following a meeting between White House press staff and Biden himself, the transcript released to the public contained a subtle but significant change. Biden’s words were altered to read “supporter’s” rather than “supporters,” effectively turning a sweeping statement about Trump’s supporters into something less inflammatory.

Concerns from within the federal workforce quickly surfaced. According to an email obtained by The Associated Press, a senior White House stenography official criticized the White House press team’s unilateral editing of Biden’s remarks, describing it as a “breach of protocol and spoilation of transcript integrity.” The official warned that this alteration compromises the historical accuracy of presidential records, which are preserved by the National Archives and governed by the Presidential Records Act of 1978.

House Republican leaders have voiced their outrage, suggesting that the White House’s actions may violate federal law:

• Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Republican Conference Chairwoman, and Rep. James Comer (R-KY), Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued a statement condemning the transcript manipulation. They emphasized that “White House staff cannot rewrite the words of the President of the United States to be more politically on message.”

• Both Stefanik and Comer indicated that they may seek to investigate the incident, which they described as not only “craven” but potentially illegal under the Presidential Records Act.

The Presidential Records Act mandates that all records, statements, and documents produced by the president and his administration are preserved accurately, providing a crucial check against misuse of government information. By law, official records cannot be selectively edited to protect a president’s political image, and any deliberate attempt to alter or conceal government documents could trigger severe legal consequences.

The timing of Biden’s remarks, and the subsequent attempt to amend them, coincides with the critical final days of a tight election cycle, raising speculation that the alteration was politically motivated. The edited version released by the White House, some critics argue, reflects a growing pattern of misinformation as officials attempt to manage Biden’s gaffes, which have increasingly alienated Americans of all political backgrounds.

In their statement, Stefanik and Comer highlighted how the administration’s tactics are becoming more concerning as the president’s public appearances continue to feature gaffes and controversial statements. “Though President Biden’s relevance continues to diminish, his words continue to matter, even as they become increasingly divisive and erratic,” they added.

The Biden administration has yet to respond to these allegations, but the issue underscores the larger debate over transparency and accountability within the current White House. In the coming weeks, it’s likely that Republicans in Congress will push for answers on this apparent tampering with official presidential records, an issue that carries serious implications for federal transparency and public trust.

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