During a lengthy session of testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, the special counsel, Robert Herr, faced intense questioning from both Republicans and Democrats regarding his investigation into the mishandling of classified documents by President Biden.
Republicans pressed Herr on why the special counsel did not charge President Biden for his actions, while Democrats expressed outrage over Herr's characterization of the president as an elderly man with a poor memory.
When questioned about the political implications of his language, Herr maintained that his investigative steps were not influenced by partisan politics. He emphasized the importance of following proper protocols when handling classified materials and stressed that age or memory issues should not be used as excuses.
Despite the heated exchanges during the hearing, Herr defended his investigation, stating that partisan politics played no role in his work or decision-making process. He reiterated that his report was based on facts and evidence, not political motivations.
The special counsel hearing coincided with the unfolding presidential race, as both President Biden and Donald Trump secured their respective party nominations following primary wins in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington state. This development sets the stage for what is expected to be the longest general election in American presidential campaign history.
