The investigation into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents found near his home has concluded with no criminal charges filed.
The report is expected to be made public pending a White House privilege review.
The controversy began in 2022 when classified documents were found at Biden’s home.
“On February 5, 2024 … Special Counsel [Robert K.] Hur submitted to me his final report accompanied by appendices and a letter from counsel,” Garland wrote.
“Prior to submitting his report to me, Special Counsel Hur engaged with the White House Counsel’s Office and the President’s personal counsel to allow comments on the report. That included review by the White House Counsel’s Office for executive privilege consistent with the President’s constitutional prerogatives.”
“The White House’s privilege review has not yet concluded,” Garland said. “As have made clear regarding each Special Counsel who has served since I have taken office, I am committed to making as much of the Special Counsel’s report public as possible, consistent with legal requirements and Department policy. I will produce to Congress the report, its appendices, and the letter from counsel following completion of the White House’s privilege review.”
Former President Donald Trump, facing his own charges related to classified documents, has criticized the lack of charges against Biden.
The investigation’s results could impact the upcoming election, potentially providing fodder for Trump’s defense.
“One of Trump’s recurring lines of defense is the assertion of equivalencies, and this will no doubt play into that as Trump continues to deal with his legal issues,” Grant Reeher said. “I would even imagine some narrative to the effect that, if this is what Biden’s own Justice Department produces and concludes, just imagine how bad it really is.”
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