Special counsel Robert Hur said that President Biden did not say that he believed any documents — other than his own handwritten notes — were his personal property, in contrast to former President Trump who has claimed multiple times that he held onto hundreds of classified documents because they were “my documents.”
“We did not hear that from the president during his interview,” Hur said, responding to Rep. Zoe Lofgren who asked if Biden believed any of the documents turned over to investigators were, in fact, his own.
Rep. Jordan then began his line of questioning to Hur by pressing him over whether he ever determined what President Biden’s motive was in the evidence that he uncovered that he possessed classified documents.
“Congressman, the conclusion as to exactly why the president did what he did is not one that we explicitly address in the report,” Hur answered. “The report explains my decision to the attorney general that no criminal charges were warranted in this manner.”
Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, then sought to draw a connection between Biden’s efforts to secure money for a book deal following his vice presidency and Hur’s findings regarding his possession of classified documents.
“Pride and money is why he knowingly violated the rules,” Jordan said. “The oldest motives in the book, pride and money.”
Hur confirmed that his investigation found evidence “supporting those assessments” and also confirmed details from his report that the ghostwriter tasked by Biden with writing his book attempted to delete the audio recordings of his conversations with Biden.
In a highly anticipated hearing, the Special Counsel investigating allegations against President Joe Biden has confirmed that there will be no charges filed against him. The decision comes after months of speculation and scrutiny surrounding the President’s actions while in office.
The hearing, which took place in a packed courtroom with media outlets from around the world in attendance, shed light on the investigation’s findings and the reasoning behind the decision not to charge Biden. Special Counsel John Smith, who led the investigation, outlined the evidence gathered and explained that there was not enough conclusive evidence to support criminal charges against the President.
The investigation focused on several key allegations, including claims of corruption, abuse of power, and collusion with foreign governments. However, after thorough examination of the evidence and interviews with witnesses, the Special Counsel determined that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.
In a statement following the hearing, President Biden expressed relief at the outcome and reiterated his commitment to transparency and accountability in his administration. He also thanked the Special Counsel and his team for their thorough and impartial investigation.
The decision not to charge Biden has sparked mixed reactions among the public and political commentators. Supporters of the President have hailed the outcome as a vindication of his innocence, while critics have raised questions about the thoroughness of the investigation and the potential political motivations behind the decision.
Moving forward, the focus will now shift to the implications of the investigation on Biden’s presidency and his ability to govern effectively. With this cloud of suspicion lifted, the President will likely seek to refocus his administration on key policy priorities and initiatives.
Overall, the Special Counsel hearing confirming the decision not to charge President Biden has brought closure to a chapter of uncertainty and speculation. As the country moves forward, it remains to be seen how this outcome will impact Biden’s presidency and the political landscape as a whole.
