House Republicans plan to hold a public hearing with Justice Department special counsel Robert Hur to highlight President Joe Biden's age. Hur's investigation found evidence of Biden mishandling classified information but concluded that criminal charges were unwarranted. The hearing, scheduled for March 12 by the House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, follows Hur's report criticizing Biden's memory and competency.
Hur's report described the 81-year-old Democrat's memory as "poor" and having "significant limitations." Biden has refuted this characterization, asserting that his memory is sound. The committee's hearing is expected to become a political spectacle, with Republicans aiming to exploit concerns about Biden's age and competency, especially in light of a potential match-up with 77-year-old former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election.
Hur, appointed by Trump as the U.S. attorney in Maryland, found some evidence that Biden had knowingly retained classified information as a private citizen. However, he determined that the evidence was insufficient for prosecution, citing the possibility that Biden could be viewed sympathetically by a jury due to his age and memory issues. Before the report's release, the White House and Biden's personal attorneys objected to the characterization of his memory by Hur, arguing that such a judgment was unfounded.
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Biden, stating, "A man too incapable of being held accountable for mishandling classified information is certainly unfit for the Oval Office." In contrast, Trump is facing criminal charges related to mishandling classified documents. While Trump has claimed to have a strong memory, he has also stated that he does not recall certain events during legal proceedings.
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