Second batch of classified Joe Biden documents discovered at new location
The first batch of documents were reportedly found in a "locked closet" on 2 November at an office the president used from 2017 to 2019. Now, aides have discovered a second batch at a separate location.
Special counsel to the president, Richard Sauber, said "a small number of documents with classified markings" were discovered as Mr Biden's personal lawyers were clearing out the offices of the Penn Biden Center.
In one sense, the media and Justice Department have been tested by this. The comparison to be made is how they treat this revelation compared to the way they would have treated Donald Trump under the same circumstances. People paying attention have already guessed the answer of course.
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I don't know what the fuss is about regarding either of them. Like everyone else they've been WFH, so what do people expect?
I remember some people comparing the Trump alleged security breach with Hillary Clinton's use of a private mail server to handle security marked emails. She was excused by the FBI at the time, despite deleting some evidence.
I wouldn't be surprised if Joe Biden was excused by the FBI (or some other state body) either.
Sam - and if you can't have a few "coffee table" classified documents to impress the neighbours, what's the point of achieving high office?
DJ - I remember reading a comment from someone with experience in this area, that Hillary Clinton's use of a private mail server was undoubtedly a felony. The person making the comment said he'd have been looking at a jail term if he'd done it.
They are not comparable cases. As President, Trump could remove security classifications whenever he liked with no need for any formalities. VP Biden had no such power.
Has President Biden now got the power to retrospectively remove security classifications? I assume not but I'd be most amused if he tried it on.
dearieme - good point, trying to remove security classifications retrospectively could certainly be entertaining.
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