Overview
- Special Counsel Robert Hur faced intense criticism from both Democrats and Republicans following his report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.
- Hur's report described President Biden as a 'sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,' sparking debate over the appropriateness of such characterizations.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland rejected suggestions to censor or edit Hur's report, emphasizing the importance of the Justice Department's independence.
- The White House and President Biden's legal team objected to Hur's descriptions of Biden's memory, arguing they violated DOJ policy.
- Despite the controversy, Hur did not recommend charges against Biden, citing insufficient evidence to prove willful retention of classified documents.