President Biden's Retention of Classified Documents for Memoir
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan pressed ex-Special Counsel Robert Hur on President Biden's motives to retain classified documents for a memoir, citing pride and money as driving factors. Biden's actions were seen as a breach of rules for financial gain.
Key Points
- Biden retained classified information for his memoir, which he profited $8 million from
- The motive behind Biden's actions was seen as driven by pride and money
- Sharing classified information for financial gain was viewed as a serious breach of rules
Pros
- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan's thorough questioning to uncover Biden's motivations
- Special Counsel Robert Hur's report highlighting Biden's knowledge of safeguarding classified documents
Cons
- Biden's actions were deemed as a breach of rules and a risk to national security