Today, Explained What’s up, docs?
Jan 13, 2023
Join Vox journalist Andrew Prokop and Grid News reporter Steve Riley as they delve into the fascinating world of classified documents, focusing on Joe Biden's recent controversies. They discuss the discovery of documents in unexpected places, like a Delaware garage, and examine the chaotic packing process that led to this situation. The duo explores the implications of the Presidential Records Act, and the complexities of special counsel appointments amidst ongoing scrutiny. Their insights shine a light on the urgent need for reforms in how classified information is managed.
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Biden's Documents
- Classified documents were found in Joe Biden's Delaware garage and a D.C. office.
- This discovery follows a similar incident with former President Trump storing classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Delayed Announcement
- The Biden administration knew about the documents since November, before the midterm elections.
- They didn't announce it, possibly due to DOJ policy against pre-election announcements of investigations.
Trump vs. Biden
- Both Trump and Biden improperly stored classified documents, but the situations differ.
- Trump possessed hundreds of documents and resisted returning them, while Biden had fewer and cooperated.