Source: Fox News
Summary
President Joe Biden’s lawyers are expected to object to the release of redacted written transcripts and audio recordings of Biden’s 2017 interactions with his book ghostwriter. The release is part of a Freedom of Information Act request from the Heritage Foundation’s Mike Howell. The Department of Justice has advised Biden’s lawyers that they intend to disclose the transcripts and recordings, with redactions, to Congress and the plaintiffs. Biden’s lawyers have until Tuesday to respond to the DOJ’s release. If they object, the release of the 70 hours of redacted recordings will be delayed until June 15.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Biden’s lawyers object to the release of the transcripts and recordings, citing concerns about transparency and politics. The DOJ has advised Biden’s lawyers that they intend to disclose the transcripts and recordings, with redactions, to Congress and the plaintiffs. The release is part of a Freedom of Information Act request from the Heritage Foundation’s Mike Howell. The interactions between Biden and his ghostwriter were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents. Biden’s lawyers have until Tuesday to respond to the DOJ’s release.
It’s a familiar dance, with both sides playing their expected roles.
Author: Evan Null
