During a congressional hearing, the special counsel in President Biden’s classified documents case came under fire from both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats accused special counsel Robert Hur of disparaging the president by questioning Joe Biden’s age and mental competence. Hur said his assessment was “necessary, accurate, and fair.” And he responded to Republican complaints of […]
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Special Counsel Hur faces bipartisan criticism at hearing
During a congressional hearing, the special counsel in President Biden’s classified documents case came under fire from both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats accused special counsel Robert Hur of disparaging the president by questioning Joe Biden’s age and mental competence. Hur said his assessment was “necessary, accurate, and fair.” And he responded to Republican complaints of a double-standard — that the president faces no criminal charges while Donald Trump does, saying “partisan politics had nothing to do” with his work. Hur stood steadfastly by his 345-page report.