Andrew C. McCarthy, a senior fellow at National Review Institute and best-selling author, joins the show to discuss Special Counsel Robert K. Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents and the ongoing crisis at the White House. The discussion explores the effectiveness of invoking the 25th Amendment, concerns about the president's mental acuity, and doubts regarding his knowledge and trustworthiness. It also delves into the inconsistency in arguments against Trump and Biden and concerns about government control.
The Special Counsel's report raises doubts about President Biden's mental capacity and whether he knowingly shared classified information.
The criticism of the Special Counsel's report highlights flaws in its legal explanation and failure to address relevant provisions of the espionage law.
Deep dives
Concerns about President Biden's Mental Capacity
The podcast episode discusses concerns about President Biden's mental capacity. The speaker highlights the Special Counsel's report, which suggests that Biden may have diminished faculties and faulty memory. The report states that there is reasonable doubt about whether Biden knew he was sharing classified information and intended to do so. The podcast also mentions Biden's apparent lapses and failures in 2017, which are consistent with his current diminished faculties. The podcast emphasizes the seriousness of this situation and raises questions about whether Biden can be trusted with classified intelligence and the responsibilities of his position.
Criticism of the Special Counsel's Report
Another main point discussed in the podcast is the criticism of the Special Counsel's report. The speaker argues that the report is flawed as a legal explanation for not bringing charges against President Biden. The report's focus on whether a jury would find Biden sympathetic due to his diminished mental capacity is questioned, emphasizing that if there are reasons not to charge Biden in the first place, there should not be a concern about how a jury would perceive the case. Additionally, the podcast criticizes the report's failure to thoroughly address the provision in the espionage law that makes mishandling classified information with gross negligence a felony.
Need for Action and Concerns about Constitutional Crisis
The podcast highlights the need for action and expresses concerns about a constitutional crisis. The speaker emphasizes that the current situation with President Biden's potential diminished mental capacity is extremely unhealthy for the government and democracy. It is pointed out that there is uncertainty about who is in charge and that the defense of Biden's mental capacity by his supporters is unsatisfactory. The podcast argues that this situation is an existential threat to the constitution and calls for the consideration of invoking the 25th Amendment. The need for clear leadership and addressing the potential risks of having a president with questionable mental capabilities is emphasized.
Andrew C. McCarthy, senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and best-selling author, joins the show by phone to discuss Special Counsel Robert K. Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents after his tenure as Vice President and his latest piece at National Review. The continuing crisis at the White House.