President Biden is set to give a statement about a recent report from special counsel Robert Herr. The statement was added last minute to the president's schedule and will be delivered from the diplomatic reception room. While the exact topic of the statement is unknown, it is speculated to be related to the special counsel's report, which did not bring charges against the president but raised questions about his memory.
Earlier this week, President Biden expressed his willingness to take questions from reporters, and it is unclear whether this will happen during today's statement. However, the president is expected to address the findings of the report and potentially offer a rebuttal to claims about his memory.
The depiction of the president's memory in the report has upset White House officials, who consider it inappropriate and out of line. If the president does speak on this topic, it is likely that he will emphasize the importance of transparency while dealing with international crises.
Reporters will be present in the diplomatic reception room during the statement, raising the possibility of a question-and-answer session. President Biden has previously taken questions in similar situations, such as when discussing the failed border bill. Taking reporters' questions may provide an avenue for the president to further address the report's findings and clarify any lingering concerns.
In addition to the president's statement, attention is also on today's hearing at the Supreme Court regarding whether former President Trump can remain on the ballot in Colorado. Trump's attorney argued that the events of January 6th were a riot, not an insurrection. The attorney claimed that for an insurrection to occur, there must be an organized, concerted effort to violently overthrow the government. They maintained that the criteria for an insurrection were not met during the events at the Capitol.
As we await President Biden's statement, the implications of the special counsel's decision not to charge him will likely be discussed, along with the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the events of January 6th. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
