Former President Donald Trump criticized the special counsel Robert Hur for not bringing charges against President Joe Biden regarding classified documents, labeling it as unjust treatment.
Equal Treatment
Trump, currently facing criminal charges for unlawfully retaining classified documents, contended at a Friday event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that if Biden remains uncharged, he should as well.
“Selective Persecution”
The former president said, “This is nothing more than selective persecution of Biden’s political opponent: me.”
First Public Response
At a National Rifle Association (NRA) hosted forum, Trump made his first public statement following a report by special counsel Hur, which found Biden intentionally retained and mishandled classified documents post-vice presidency but did not recommend charges.
Claims of Cooperation
Trump claimed to have been more cooperative with federal investigators than Biden despite no evidence supporting this.
Biden’s Investigation Cooperation
Hur’s report indicated that President Biden fully cooperated with the investigation, contrasting with accusations against Trump of misleading the government for months regarding the classified documents in his possession.
Documents Stored in Garage
Hur, in his report, revealed damning photos of classified national security documents stored unsecured in Biden’s garage, basement, and offices at his Wilmington, Delaware, home.
Poor Memory
The special counsel’s report described Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”
More Egregious Actions
The former president also argued that Biden’s actions were more egregious, citing his non-presidential status at the time of holding classified documents.
Trump Faces 40 Charges
Trump is confronted with 40 criminal charges related to his retention of sensitive documents after leaving office and his refusal to return them despite being subpoenaed for classified records. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 20.
Dismiss all Charges
In his Fox News interview, Trump asserted that Special Counsel Jack Smith must “immediately” dismiss all charges against him in his classified records case, citing the decision by Hur not to pursue charges against President Biden for his handling of sensitive national security documents.
Presidential Records Act Comparison
“They should immediately drop the case against me,” Trump remarked, “I am covered by the Presidential Records Act — he wasn’t. He had many, many times more documents — totally unguarded. Mine were always surrounded by Secret Service and in locked rooms.”
“Deranged Jack Smith”
Referencing Biden’s case, he said, “This is 100 times more severe. This is two standards of justice and it has to end in our country. Deranged Jack Smith should drop the case immediately against us.”
Contrasting Situation
Trump, at the NRA event, downplayed the seriousness of his own case compared to Biden’s, attempting to minimize the impact of his actions in relation to Biden’s documented mishandling of classified information.
Questions on Competence
In his speech, he also discussed the special counsel’s doubts about Biden’s mental acuity, suggesting that the president mishandled classified materials at a time when his cognitive abilities were deemed to be somewhat stronger than they are currently.
Strategic Campaign Focus
The speech underscored Trump’s intention to use these developments to argue against Democratic prosecution and question Biden’s fitness for the presidency, especially targeting Pennsylvania, a crucial state, by claiming unverified election victories and addressing immigration impacts on various demographic groups.
Backing Gun Rights
While indicating an attempt to appeal to swing voters, Trump seized the platform of his speech at an outdoor sporting expo sponsored by the NRA to underscore his backing of gun rights, a cornerstone of conservative politics.
“Assault” by Democrats
He vehemently pledged to safeguard gun rights from what he termed as an “assault” by Democrats. Despite providing scant policy details, he vowed to reverse any gun control initiatives pursued by Biden. He said, “No one will lay a finger on your firearms.”
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