Hur defends description of Biden's 'poor memory'

Former special counsel Robert Hur defended disparaging remarks made about Biden's age in his report

Former special counsel Robert Hur
Hur called Biden a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory"
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What happened

Former special counsel Robert Hur, who investigated President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, defended disparaging remarks about Biden's age and mental sharpness included in his report. Hur angered Democrats by concluding that jurors would see Biden as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory" and acquit him. 

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.