House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., shared his thoughts on former special counsel Robert Hur’s testimony regarding President Biden’s retention of classified information.
While Comer appreciated some aspects of Hur’s report, he emphasized that there are still many unanswered questions about Biden’s handling of classified documents over the years.
During an appearance on “Hannity,” Comer criticized Biden, describing him as an “entitled career politician who believes he’s above the law.”
Robert Hur and Biden (Credits: New York Post)
He expressed concerns about the government’s perceived willingness to protect Biden and the lack of accountability for his actions. Comer highlighted the differences between Biden’s handling of classified information and that of former President Trump.
He noted that Trump’s classified documents were largely kept in locked areas of his Mar-a-Lago compound, whereas Biden’s documents were reportedly found scattered among various locations, including the University of Delaware, the Penn Biden Center in Washington, and Biden’s garage in Greenville, Del.
Comer raised concerns about the accessibility of Biden’s documents, noting that they were not behind a locked door and were scattered in different locations. He expressed uncertainty about who had access to these documents and called for further investigation into the matter.
Robert Hur (Credits: The Washington Post)
Meanwhile, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, another Republican chairman involved in the hearing, discussed the importance of determining motive in cases of unlawful retention of classified information.
Jordan highlighted the case of Mark Zwonitzer, who worked on Biden’s memoir and allegedly received classified documents without having the necessary security clearance.
Jordan emphasized that understanding the motive behind unlawful activity is crucial. He suggested that Biden’s motive for sharing classified information may have been related to his book, “Promise Me, Dad,” for which Zwonitzer was a ghostwriter.
Jordan argued that Biden, given his decades of experience in government, should have been aware of the rules regarding classified information and the importance of securing it properly.
