In a recent development from Washington, the Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced that the Special Counsel, who has been investigating allegations of classified information mishandling by President Joe Biden, has concluded their work. The White House is currently reviewing the report and considering whether to exercise executive privilege over any part of it. Once this process is complete, the report will be released to Congress and the public, which could potentially happen by the end of the week.
According to sources, members of President Biden's team are concerned about the report's contents, fearing that it may contain embarrassing details and photos that could be politically damaging. While it remains uncertain if the evidence in the report will be more damning than what has already been seen, there is speculation over what these photos could reveal. One particular photo being referenced frequently is the image of top-secret documents seen beside President Biden's prized Corvette in his garage. However, it should be noted that as a sitting president, Joe Biden is unlikely to face any criminal charges.
The report's release has the potential to shed light on the operations of the Department of Justice under the Biden administration. Critics argue that it may expose a two-tiered justice system, indicating a weaponized and politicized DOJ. They claim that the Justice Department has allegedly protected President Biden throughout his career, as exemplified by the whistleblowers who came forward earlier, alleging that the DOJ has been running interference for the president for years.
Another point of contention revolves around the Federal Records Act. While President Biden may be protected from criminal charges, some argue that he does not have a defense under this act. Unlike Trump, who was indicted for potentially mishandling records from his time as president, Biden's case involves documents stemming from his tenure as a senator, not as the president. Under the Records Act, a former president can have custody and control over such documents, while a senator does not possess the same authority. Legal analysts assert that the Department of Justice's handling of Biden's documents scandal may have deviated from past precedents, suggesting a disparate application of justice.
Critics highlight the contrast between how the DOJ dealt with former President Bill Clinton and the approach taken with former President Trump. They argue that Trump was indicted and charged with obstruction, similar to actions Clinton had taken, whereas Clinton faced a civil action, not criminal charges. This discrepancy fuels claims of a two-tiered justice system and the weaponization of the DOJ, with some referring to it as 'lawfare' or the criminalization of political differences.
As the report is reviewed and subsequently released to Congress and the public, it is expected to provide more clarity on these matters. Only then will the full impact of the investigation and its potential implications be known.
