Trump Rips Joe Biden’s Lawsuit to Block Release of Special Counsel Audio

That dynamic helps explain why the recordings have become such a significant issue politically.

Democrats Push Back

Biden supporters argue Republicans are exaggerating the significance of the recordings.

They note that Hur ultimately declined to recommend criminal charges.

From their perspective, the central legal question has already been resolved.

Some Democrats also accuse opponents of attempting to use selective excerpts or public speculation to generate political controversy.