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Lawmakers Clash Over Interpretation Of Report Findings

President Joe Biden arrives to White House after weekend in Delaware

Lawmakers clashed with Rob Hur from both sides of the aisle over the interpretation of his report and decisions. Hur aimed to adhere closely to the report's findings amidst political pressures. Representatives and senators attempted to push him beyond the report's scope, as seen in exchanges with Representative Jayapal and Senator Scott Fitzgerald.

During the interactions, Jayapal claimed the report exonerated President Biden, to which Hur clarified that the term 'exoneration' was not in the report. Fitzgerald pressed Hur on the term 'willful retention,' which Hur did not confirm. Additionally, a question about the president's cognitive state was raised, to which Hur responded that such a conclusion was not in his report.

The White House expressed frustration, believing the transcript of Hur's discussions with President Biden offered a more nuanced view. Despite this, the Justice Department supported Hur's findings and defended them against objections raised by the White House.

Overall, Hur's commitment to the report's content and the Justice Department's backing of his conclusions have remained steadfast amidst political scrutiny.

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