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The Presidents and the Classified Documents

Jan 13, 2023

Glenn Thrush, Washington correspondent for The New York Times, provides expert insights into the classified documents investigations involving Presidents Trump and Biden. He explores the striking similarities and differences between the two cases, emphasizing Biden's cooperative approach versus Trump's resistance. The discussion also highlights the political ramifications of these discoveries, questioning accountability and the implications for national security. Additionally, Thrush addresses shifting public perceptions during intense scrutiny and evolving political landscapes.

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Intro

2min

Classified Documents and Political Accountability

10min

Investigations Uncovered: Biden and Trump under Special Counsel Scrutiny

3min

Investigating Classified Documents: A Political Comparison

4min

Political Implications of Classified Document Revelations

5min

The Justice Department is scrutinizing how both former President Donald J. Trump and President Biden came to have classified records after they left office.

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland appointed a special counsel after the discovery of two batches of classified documents from Mr. Biden’s time as vice president.

How are the two cases similar, how are they different and what might that mean for both?

Guest: Glenn Thrush, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Special counsels are looking into both Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump. Here’s how the situations differ.
Robert K. Hur has been appointed to oversee the investigation into Mr. Biden’s handling of classified documents. Who is he?

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