Investigation into Biden’s Documents Expands Beyond Obama White House
The federal probe investigating President Joe Biden’s potential mishandling of classified documents has expanded beyond the Obama White House and dates back to his time in the U.S. Senate, according to sources familiar with the matter. (source: ABC News)
Special counsel Robert Hur’s office has been conducting interviews with numerous witnesses, including executive assistants, senior advisers, and White House attorneys, for approximately nine months. It is estimated that up to 100 witnesses have already been interviewed, and some have been asked to return for additional sessions.
While instances of carelessness during Biden’s vice presidency were discovered, investigators believe that the improper removal of classified documents when he left office in 2017 was likely a mistake rather than a criminal act, based on witness interviews.
Hur has pledged to conduct a fair and impartial investigation guided by facts. The investigation is ongoing, and no final determinations have been made.
In contrast to the media attention surrounding previous investigations into former President Donald Trump, Hur has operated quietly since his appointment in January. Despite the high-stakes nature of his probe into a sitting president, he has avoided significant media scrutiny.
The investigation has involved reviewing documents from the early days of the Obama administration to understand how Biden was informed about highly sensitive matters.
Witnesses have provided context about email exchanges dating back to 2010 and have been asked about the use of cabinets and safes. The investigation has also extended to Biden’s time in the Senate, with authorities searching for documents from that period.
Investigators have inquired about the White House’s internal procedures for handling classified materials, possibly to gain insight into how Biden dealt with such documents.
The investigation has shown particular interest in Biden’s notetaking and document retention practices, including the physical locations where he stored notes, notecards, briefing books, and documents. Additionally, investigators have asked if Biden ever handled classified materials on personal devices such as an iPad or cell phone.
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