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Exploring Joe Biden's Handling of Classified Documents and the Controversy Surrounding His Mental Fitness

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A deep dive into the recent uproar over special counsel Robert Hur's report on Joe Biden's mental acuity and age concerns.

The recent scrutiny surrounding Joe Biden revolves around special counsel Robert Hur's report, which has raised questions about the President's mental fitness. Despite not facing criminal charges in the classified documents case, Biden's portrayal as an 'elderly man with a poor memory' lingers. The Political Scene podcast delves into concerns over the President's age and competency, with allies defending him amidst a mixed reception from lawmakers.

The White House pushes back against criticisms of Biden's memory, while Democrats engage in damage control post his fiery speech. Kamala Harris dismisses claims of Biden's failing mental acuity as inaccurate and inappropriate. As tensions rise, Biden's lawyer labels Hur's report as off the rails, prompting a passionate defence from VP Harris. The findings reignite the age and competency debate, putting Biden's handling of classified files under intense scrutiny.

Interesting Fact: Special counsel Robert Hur has incited a storm within the Democratic party due to his depiction of Biden's mental fitness.

Interesting Fact: Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as a vocal defender of President Joe Biden amid the controversy surrounding his age and competency.

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Robert Hur, the special counsel who blindsided Joe Biden (Financial Times)

The lawyer has become the target of furious Democrats over his depiction of the president's mental fitness.

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Classified documents case sparks fresh questions about Joe Biden's ... (Irish Examiner)

US president Joe Biden won't face criminal charges in classified documents case, but the line he is an 'elderly man with a poor memory' will linger, ...

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Can Joe Biden Squash Concerns About His Age? (The New Yorker)

On the Political Scene podcast, with Evan Osnos, Susan B. Glasser and Jane Mayer: This week, a special counsel's report renews worries about the President's ...

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White House hits back at 'gratuitous remarks' about Joe Biden after ... (Sky News)

The US president's memory was described as 'significantly limited' in special counsel Robert Hur's report on the 81-year-old's handling of classified ...

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Joe Biden's allies defend president as Democrats reel from DoJ report (Financial Times)

Lawmakers rally around leader but others voice concern about his mental acuity.

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Democrats work on damage control after Biden's fiery surprise speech (The Guardian)

Kamala Harris slams claims of Biden's failing mental acuity in classified documents report as 'inaccurate and inappropriate'

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Biden lawyer calls special counsel Hur's report 'off the rails' (The Independent)

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday came out swinging with a full-throated defence of President Joe Biden in the wake of an unflattering report on his ...

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Joe Biden: Political grenade thrusts age into spotlight (BBC News)

The findings into Joe Biden's handling of classified files reignite debate over his age and competency.

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