Biden speaks on classified documents report: 'Matter is now closed'
ABC News
President Joe Biden addressed a damning report from special counsel Robert Hur on his classified documents probe for the first time on Thursday.
President Joe Biden addressed a harsh report from special counsel Robert Hur on his classified documents probe, highlighting differences between his case and that of former President Donald Trump.
"Bottom line is the special counsel in my case decided against moving forward with any charges," he said. "And this matter is now closed."
Trump was indicted last year over his handling of classified documents. He has pleaded not guilty to the 40 charges, which include counts of willful retention of national defense information and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Biden made the remarks less than two hours after the 388-page report was made public. In it, the special counsel said he would not be recommending charges against Biden despite evidence that he "willfully retained" materials.
