President Joe Biden dismissed criticism of memory lapses cited in special counsel report that concluded he willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information.
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President Joe Biden dismissed criticism of memory lapses cited in special counsel report that concluded he willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information.
Mandatory Credit: AP/Getty Images

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Why special counsel reports paint unflattering pictures of presidents, even if not charged

Special counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified information has reignited controversy over special counsels and their investigative reports, which are designed to publicly disclose findings – including negative ones – even if prosecutors decline to bring charges.