Biden Team Criticized For Handling of Document Probe Response
• Allies of Biden are blaming his legal and communications teams for mishandling the response to the classified documents probe, aggravating political damage.
• Questions raised about decision to allow Biden's 5-hour interview with Hur to be recorded and about his mental acuity and memory issues detailed in the report.
• Surprise expressed by some lawyers over decision to go ahead with interview amid Israel crisis and not better controlling interview length/parameters.
• Criticism of having Biden immediately give remarks and take reporter questions for optics of appearing uncertain and inviting age questions.
• Frustration among some White House staff about scramble to land on messaging after report and not having clear talking points to respond.