Controversy over Executive Privilege and Release of Investigation Recordings

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Rep. Dan Goldman argues that there is no new information in the recordings from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation over which President Joe Biden asserted executive privilege. Attorney General Merrick Garland shouldn't be held in contempt for not turning over the tapes as the transcripts have already been released.

Key Points

  • Republicans are seeking the audiotapes from the investigation despite having the transcripts.
  • Goldman argues that there is no valid reason for the Republicans to insist on the audiotapes.
  • The Department of Justice has not been held in contempt for cooperating with the transcript release.

Pros

  • Attorney General Merrick Garland cooperated with the subpoena by providing the transcript of the interview with President Biden.
  • Goldman argues that there is no legitimate reason for the Republicans to demand the audiotapes when they already have the transcript.
  • The Department of Justice has cooperated extensively, and there is no precedent for holding them in contempt in such a situation.

Cons

  • Republicans are pushing for the release of the audiotapes from the investigation, claiming they need them for a complete understanding of the situation.
  • There is a disagreement over the necessity of the audiotapes when the transcripts are available.