During a recent session, Rep. Ben Cline from Virginia questioned Robert Hur regarding the retention of classified documents by President Biden after his vice presidency. Hur, a former prosecutor, confirmed that Biden had willfully retained marked classified documents about Afghanistan in unsecured places at his home. Hur highlighted Biden's motive for keeping these documents, citing his strong opposition to President Obama's 2009 troop surge in Afghanistan.
The investigation also revealed that Biden worked with a ghostwriter on his memoir, and unauthorized disclosure of classified information occurred during their interactions. Hur's report indicated that the ghostwriter, Mark Zwaniker, read classified information from Biden's notebooks verbatim without authorization. Zwaniker later deleted digital audio recordings of his conversations with Biden upon learning of the investigation, raising concerns for the investigative office.
Despite the evidence presented, Hur mentioned that the investigation concluded before the end of Biden's vice presidency, with Zwaniker's actions being a focal point of concern. The unauthorized retention and disclosure of classified information, along with the deletion of recordings, were deemed significant by the investigative team, prompting further follow-up.
Rep. Cline expressed his belief that the evidence surrounding Biden's actions provided sufficient grounds to move forward, emphasizing the potential criminal intent and motive behind the retention of classified documents. The session shed light on the complexities of the case and the need for thorough examination of the facts to determine the appropriate course of action.
