Donald Trump escalated his criticism of special counsel Robert Hur’s decision not to charge President Joe Biden over handling classified documents. Trump questioned Biden’s mental fitness and perpetuated conspiracies about Barack Obama.
He aimed to weaponize Hur’s language, which described Biden as forgetful and acting improperly, to cast doubt on Biden’s fitness and accuse the Justice Department of bias. Trump’s attacks serve to deflect from his own legal issues outlined by Hur.
During a speech in South Carolina, Trump portrayed Biden as incapacitated, under Obama’s influence, and leading a plot against him. He questioned why Biden wasn’t charged if deemed unfit. Trump also claimed Biden used DOJ and FBI to target opponents, contrasting his own situation unfavorably.
Hur’s report framed reasons why a jury wouldn’t convict Biden, emphasizing his cooperation. Hur highlighted Trump’s refusal to return documents and obstruction of justice. The White House countered Trump’s claims with examples of Biden’s engagement and achievements.
A pro-Trump PAC released an ad claiming Biden mishandled classified documents, echoing Trump’s accusations of a biased DOJ and a “two-tiered justice system.”
Overall, Trump’s criticism of Biden’s handling of classified information and questioning of his mental fitness aim to undermine Biden’s presidency and divert attention from his own legal issues.
