Robert K. Hur Upholds Biden Document Decision Amid Bipartisan Grilling

March 12, 2024
Robert K. Hur Upholds Biden Document Decision Amid Bipartisan Grilling
  • Robert K. Hur, former Special Counsel, testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.

  • Hur defended his decision not to charge President Biden, amidst criticism from members of both political parties.

  • Throughout the testimony, Hur remained composed and detailed, even when addressing questions regarding a minor memory lapse mentioned in the report.

  • Contrary to the report's claim, Hur confirmed he did not verify the date of Beau Biden’s death, which President Biden used as a reference during discussions.

  • The White House aides justified President Biden's emotional mention of his son, while Hur emphasized the relevance of Biden's memory in assessing possible criminal conduct.

  • The hearing featured intense interactions among lawmakers, reflecting bipartisan scrutiny over the case.

  • Hur's tenure as Special Counsel concluded on Monday following the contentious hearing.

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