Garland deems censoring Hur’s Biden documents report as “absurd

Attorney General Merrick Garland Stands Firm Amid Criticism

Attorney ​General Merrick Garland recently faced a storm of criticism for his handling of Robert Hur’s special counsel ‍report on President Joe Biden’s classified documents saga. During a press briefing, Garland unequivocally⁤ rejected the idea of altering Hur’s report ​to downplay Biden’s memory lapses. He emphasized‌ that transparency and integrity were paramount‍ in⁢ such matters.

WATCH: AG Garland rejects criticism that he should have‌ blocked⁢ Hur’s memory language. ‍ @KenDilanianNBC has the latest: pic.twitter.com/TjHoL3zYso

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Insights from Hur’s Report

Hur’s report, which⁤ scrutinized Biden’s handling of classified information,​ refrained‌ from recommending charges but ‌painted Biden as a well-intentioned individual with memory issues that could cloud legal proceedings. Biden, in ⁢response to the⁣ report, asserted his memory was sound, only‍ to later⁣ stumble in a press conference.

The tensions⁤ escalated further when information emerged that certain aspects of the report allegedly contravened Justice Department policies, as detailed in a letter ‌published ‌by POLITICO.

During a recent congressional hearing, Hur ⁤defended his report, ⁣stating that his assessment of the president’s memory was crucial, factual, and unbiased.

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Garland’s Critical Decision

Despite​ facing allegations of bias, Hur underscored that the regulations mandated him to provide a confidential report to Garland elucidating his decision-making process. Ultimately, the responsibility lay with Garland to determine the ‌report’s public release, aligning with legal ‍prerequisites and‍ Department of ‍Justice guidelines.

Garland entrusted ​Hur, the former U.S. attorney in Maryland, to⁢ spearhead the investigation, underlining⁢ his commitment to transparency. Upon concluding the probe, Garland expressed his dedication to‌ sharing⁢ as‌ much of the Special Counsel’s report as⁢ permissible, adhering to legal ⁢mandates⁢ and ⁤departmental policies.

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