DOJ Refuses To Reveal Truth About Biden
Why is the DOJ covering up for Biden?
The Department of Justice delivered a notification to Congress on Thursday, indicating its refusal to comply with a subpoena requesting audio recordings of President Biden’s interview with former Special Counsel Robert Hur. This refusal comes amidst assertions from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) that the recordings hold pertinent information relevant to the Republican-led impeachment inquiry against the 81-year-old president.
In an 11-page correspondence penned by Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte, the claims made by Jordan and Comer were rebuffed, with Uriarte contending that the released transcripts of Hur’s interview with Biden, along with other pertinent documents pertaining to the federal investigation into the president’s management of classified materials, already demonstrate compliance with the inquiry. Uriarte further labeled the threats of contempt against Attorney General Merrick Garland as “unwarranted,” highlighting the DOJ’s extensive cooperation with the impeachment inquiry committees as both comprehensive and consistent.
Uriarte emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to providing substantial cooperation, asserting that the committees’ objectives have been adequately addressed through the transmission of relevant information. He criticized the committees’ apparent inclination towards contempt proceedings, despite the DOJ’s proactive efforts in facilitating the inquiry.
Furthermore, Uriarte raised concerns regarding the committees’ failure to establish a legitimate legislative or impeachment-related necessity for the audio files in question, insinuating a potential political motive behind their demand. He underscored the department’s mandate to gather evidence for criminal investigations solely for legal purposes, cautioning against the exploitation of such material for political gain.
The DOJ had previously rejected a similar request for the audio recordings, citing potential interference with future investigations. The subpoena for the audio files, issued by Jordan and Comer in late February, sought additional insight beyond the provided transcripts of Hur’s interviews with both Biden and the president’s ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer.
Hur’s report, submitted in early February, outlined concerns regarding Biden’s handling of classified information, though it ultimately concluded insufficient evidence to substantiate criminal charges. Notably, Hur expressed apprehension that the president’s advanced age might sway a jury’s perception, portraying him as a sympathetic figure with memory lapses.
