The U.S. Special Counsel, Robert Hur, responsible for igniting a political uproar with his report questioning President Joe Biden‘s memory, is set to address a Republican-led congressional committee for the first time.
The House Judiciary Committee, a key player in the ongoing impeachment inquiry into the 81-year-old president, will convene at 10 AM ET to hear Hur’s testimony.
Hur’s appearance follows President Biden‘s recent impassioned State of the Union address, signaling a robust start to his reelection campaign, setting the stage for a contentious rematch with former President Donald Trump.
The report by Hur refrained from recommending charges against Biden for retaining classified documents after his vice presidency but drew the ire of the White House for its portrayal of Biden’s memory.
The report noted Biden’s likely defense strategy, describing him as an elderly man with memory issues, a characterization vehemently opposed by the president and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Amidst this, Trump faces his own legal battles, including allegations of mishandling classified documents. While Trump and his allies accuse the Justice Department of bias, prosecutors maintain that Trump obstructed the investigation.
Hur, appointed by Trump and later made special counsel by Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland, is expected to shed light on the investigation’s details. However, House Republicans claim the Justice Department has not fully cooperated, seeking underlying documents related to the probe.
Allegations of improper financial gain by Biden and his family during his vice presidency persist among House Republicans, though no evidence has been presented to substantiate these claims. The invitation of Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, to a public hearing on March 20 further underscores the partisan tensions surrounding the inquiry.
