The highly anticipated report from the special counsel, Robert Herr, regarding the handling of documents by White House staff, is expected to be released imminently. Attorney General Merrick Garland has pledged to make as much of the report public as possible, following the completion of a review for executive privilege by the White House. This morning, the White House notified the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the review had concluded and confirmed that President Biden has chosen not to assert any privilege over any part of the report, in line with his commitment to transparency.
While no charges are expected to arise from the special counsel's investigation, there are concerns within the White House that the report may contain embarrassing details about the storage of these documents, potentially including photographs. According to reports, there were requests from various staff members, ranging from junior staffers to senior officials and advisors, to view the draft report before its public release. However, these requests were rejected by the special counsel, who believed that including outside input could compromise the integrity and impartiality of the investigation.
