Dems Tried to 'Paint' Special Counsel Hur as 'Rogue Partisan' But It Backfired

Democrats attempted to discredit Special Counsel Robert Hur's findings on President Biden's handling of classified documents, but their efforts were met with resistance from a Washington Post columnist who defended Hur's integrity and questioned the Democrats' motives.

Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding President Biden's classified documents handling, a Washington Post columnist has come to the defense of Special Counsel Robert Hur, criticizing Democrats for their attempts to malign his reputation. In his February report, Hur refrained from bringing criminal charges against Biden, attributing his actions to age and memory lapses that would likely raise reasonable doubt in the minds of a jury.

However, Democrats and liberal media figures swiftly attacked Hur, accusing him of partisan bias. President Biden himself reacted with anger, claiming his memory was sharp and denouncing Hur for inquiring about his son Beau's death. A subsequent transcript revealed that Biden had initiated the discussion about his son.

Dems Tried to 'Paint' Special Counsel Hur as 'Rogue Partisan' But It Backfired

In his column, Charles Lane argues that Hur has been "vindicated" by his own critics in the aftermath of the presidential debate. Democrats like Rep. Adam Schiff, who previously assailed Hur's credibility, are now expressing concerns about Biden's fitness for office.

Lane suggests that Democrats treated Hur's report as a "warning" rather than an outright denial, they might have avoided their current predicament. He further asserts that Hur was subjected to an unfair and unnecessary assault on his reputation.

Dems Tried to 'Paint' Special Counsel Hur as 'Rogue Partisan' But It Backfired

Despite some questions regarding the depth of Hur's report, Lane maintains that the "only partisan hit job" in this situation was perpetrated by Hur's detractors. He advises the White House to cease stonewalling efforts at transparency, emphasizing that these attempts have proven unsuccessful.

Since the debate, Biden has faced mounting pressure from within his own party to abandon his re-election bid over concerns about his mental fitness and cognitive abilities. Despite these concerns, Biden has remained steadfast in his commitment to run for a second term.

Dems Tried to 'Paint' Special Counsel Hur as 'Rogue Partisan' But It Backfired

A solo press conference scheduled for Thursday evening is expected to shed light on Biden's plans and address the growing chorus of doubts surrounding his presidency. The ongoing saga surrounding the classified documents controversy and its potential impact on the 2024 presidential election remains a topic of intense scrutiny and debate.