During a recent hearing, Rep. Jerry Nadler questioned Robert Hur regarding the investigation into the retention of classified materials by President Biden and former President Trump. Hur confirmed that while evidence suggested Biden might have retained classified materials, there was not enough proof to charge him with a crime. Hur emphasized the binary nature of being charged with a crime - either one is charged or not.
Contrasting Biden's case, Hur highlighted that Trump faces multiple charges related to unlawful retention of classified documents, incitement of rebellion, and financial dishonesty. Biden promptly reported the possible classified documents to the FBI, whereas Trump's possession of such documents was discovered by the National Archives.