President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents investigation

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
President Joe Biden falsely claimed that special counsel Robert Hur asked him about his son Beau Biden's death during an interview about handling classified documents. The transcript shows Biden brought up Beau's death himself. Hur did not recommend charges against Biden for mishandling classified documents, citing lack of evidence and Biden's poor memory as factors.

Key Points

  • President Biden falsely claimed special counsel asked him about Beau Biden's death
  • Transcript shows President Biden brought up Beau's death himself
  • Special counsel did not recommend charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents
  • Special counsel cited lack of evidence and Biden's poor memory as factors in not pursuing charges

Pros

  • Special counsel did not recommend charges against President Biden
  • Transcript shows President Biden remembered details about his son's death

Cons

  • President Biden falsely claimed special counsel asked about Beau Biden's death