Staff Reports
Joe Biden has managed to avoid facing charges related to mishandling classified information due to a determination by Special Counsel Robert Hur. Hur concluded that because Biden is an elderly man with a poor memory, he did not act willfully when handling classified information. However, a new issue arose surrounding Biden’s ghostwriter, who had access to classified information while creating Biden’s memoir.
The Hur report revealed that Biden’s ghostwriter deleted audio recordings of his conversations with Biden while working on the memoir once he learned about the special counsel’s involvement. Despite this action, Hur chose not to charge the ghostwriter with obstruction of justice.
Special Counsel Hur says Biden's ghostwriter attempted to destroy evidence soon after the special counsel was appointed to investigate the classified documents scandal pic.twitter.com/IDsR8GG9Iy
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In recent testimony before Congress, the ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer, admitted to deleting the recordings out of concern for potential hacking and the exposure of personal and emotional content regarding Biden’s late son, Beau. Zwonitzer stated that he often deleted audio files as a standard practice and did not inform anyone about his actions post-deletion.
Critics, including members of Congress like Rep. Jim Jordan, have raised questions about why the ghostwriter was not charged with obstruction of justice, as his actions could be seen as an attempt to destroy evidence. The decision not to pursue charges against the ghostwriter has sparked debate and skepticism among conservative circles.
It is troubling to see individuals potentially involved in mishandling classified information evade legal consequences, mainly when there are actions like deleting evidence that could be interpreted as obstructing justice. The handling of this case raises concerns about accountability and transparency in situations involving sensitive information and investigations.
