During a recent congressional hearing, Special Counsel Mr. Hur faced questioning regarding his report on President Trump's conduct. The exchange focused on the language used in the report and its potential political implications. Congressman Schiff raised concerns about the wording of the report, suggesting that it was intentionally prejudicial and could be exploited for political gain.
Mr. Hur defended his report, stating that he followed the regulations governing his conduct as a special counsel. He emphasized that his primary obligation was to provide a comprehensive and thorough explanation to the Attorney General, as required by the rules. He denied any political motivations behind the language used in the report.
Congressman Schiff pressed Mr. Hur on his decision to include general pejorative references to the President's memory, insinuating that it could have been avoided to prevent a political firestorm. Mr. Hur maintained that his report was based on factual analysis and not influenced by political considerations.
The discussion also touched on the differences between President Trump's and President Biden's conduct. Congressman Schiff highlighted a specific instance involving President Trump suggesting his attorney falsely represented information to the FBI and grand jury, which was not found in Mr. Biden's case.
Mr. Hur reiterated that his report was prepared in accordance with the rules and that he did not manipulate the content for political purposes. He emphasized the importance of providing a comprehensive explanation to the Attorney General while respecting DOJ policy not to prejudice the subject of an investigation.
The hearing concluded with Congressman Schiff expressing his disagreement with Mr. Hur's approach, suggesting that the language used in the report was a political choice that could impact future campaigns. Mr. Hur maintained his position that his report was conducted with integrity and adherence to the regulations.
