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Congressman Goldman criticizes special counsel's report as misguided and excessive

Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., talks about expulsion of Congressman George Santos from Congress during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington. The House has voted to expel S

Democratic Congressman Daniel Goldman, hailing from New York, recently provided some insights into the frustrations expressed by President Biden during a closed-door meeting at the House Democratic Caucus retreat. Despite not being present at the meeting himself, Congressman Goldman indicated that he had received information regarding the President's frustration. The President's alleged frustration was showcased with a bit of colorful language, which may not have been suitable for television. It is reported that President Biden met with House Democratic Caucus leader Jeffries and other members of the leadership prior to the hastily organized press conference.

According to Congressman Goldman, the White House expressed concerns about the special counsel's conclusions based on what they believe to be a limited selection of remarks from a five-hour interview. The concern lies in the omission of other instances where President Biden demonstrated a remarkable memory of specific conversations from years past, which were not included in the report. Furthermore, Congressman Goldman stated that the evidence supporting the claim that President Biden willfully retained classified information appeared to be flimsy to him. He suggested that the special counsel's intentions might have been to justify the investigation itself and shield the Republican appointee from criticism by Republicans, who expected charges to be brought against President Biden. However, the congressman believes that the decision not to charge President Biden was based on his full cooperation, in contrast to former President Trump, who faced partial charges due to his obstruction of justice.

Special counsel cherry-picked remarks from a five-hour interview.
President expressed frustration with special counsel's investigation.
President Biden demonstrated recall of specific conversations not included in the report.

Congressman Goldman expressed his view that the special counsel's report was misguided, both in its conclusion and its excessive editorializing. He believed that the report went beyond presenting facts and instead included personal opinions and biases. The congressman's comments shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding the validity and fairness of the investigation. These remarks from a Democratic representative serve to reflect a perspective from within the party, highlighting their dissatisfaction with the findings and conclusions of the report.

It is crucial to note that this information stems from Congressman Goldman's account and may not reflect the full picture of the events that took place during the closed-door meeting or the exact sentiments expressed by President Biden. As the political discourse continues to unfold, the public can expect further discussion and analysis regarding the special counsel's report and its implications.

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