In a recent report by Special Counsel Hur following a yearlong investigation, it was determined that there was not enough evidence of "willful retention" to justify criminal charges against former President Donald Trump for his handling of classified materials. However, the report revealed troubling details about President Biden's handling of classified information, including storing notebooks of state secrets in unlocked drawers and sharing classified information with his ghostwriter on multiple occasions.

The report raised concerns among national security experts regarding Biden's actions, with some criticizing his behavior as reckless and irresponsible. While White House spokesperson Ian Sams emphasized that the totality of evidence did not support willful retention, the report highlighted instances where Biden failed to return classified documents found in his possession.

Notably, Biden's team immediately alerted the FBI upon discovering classified documents in his Delaware garage, some of which were marked as "top secret." The report also revealed that Biden shared classified information from notebooks with his ghostwriter and failed to take necessary steps to safeguard sensitive information.

Despite assertions from the White House that Biden was unaware of the presence of classified documents in his home and office, the report contradicted this narrative. Notably, the report included controversial assessments of Biden's mental state, suggesting he would appear sympathetic to a jury due to his poor memory regarding the incidents in question.

Legal experts highlighted the seriousness of mishandling classified information, expressing concerns about the lack of accountability for senior government officials. While the report acknowledged the difficulty of prosecuting Biden for his actions, it shed light on the need for senior leadership to uphold ethical standards in handling state secrets.

In light of these findings, the report underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in safeguarding classified information at the highest levels of government.