Trump Calls Joe Biden ‘Crooked Politician’ After He Sues DOJ Over Tapes
Summary
President Donald Trump called Joe Biden “crooked” after Biden sued the Justice Department to stop them from releasing audio recordings and transcripts of interviews related to an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents. Biden’s lawyers argue the release would invade his privacy and that the Justice Department had previously said these records should not be made public.Key Facts
- President Trump criticized Joe Biden after Biden filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department.
- Biden’s lawsuit aims to block the release of interview recordings and transcripts collected during a special counsel investigation.
- The investigation focused on Biden’s handling of classified documents from his time as senator and vice president.
- The recordings were made during Biden’s interviews at home with Mark Zwonitzer, who helped write Biden’s memoirs.
- The Justice Department planned to share these files with Congress and a conservative group called the Heritage Foundation.
- Biden’s lawyers say releasing the information would violate his right to privacy.
- Special Counsel Robert Hur conducted the investigation and found no evidence to prosecute Biden.
- The investigation resulted in a report that questioned Biden’s age and mental fitness but recommended no charges.
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