House Republicans are putting pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland over the Justice Department’s failure to provide subpoenaed audio recordings of former Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Biden. In response to the lack of cooperation, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan have threatened to hold Garland in contempt of Congress.
The subpoenas, issued on February 27, requested the production of audio recordings of Hur’s interviews with President Biden and with Mr. Zwonitzer, as well as the corresponding transcripts. However, the Department of Justice has failed to comply with these requests, leading to the threat of further action.
In a letter addressed to Garland, Comer and Jordan emphasized the legal obligation to produce the requested materials and set a deadline of April 8, 2024, for compliance. Failure to meet this deadline could result in the invocation of contempt of Congress proceedings.
The White House has previously claimed that Biden is exonerated, despite the testimony provided by Robert Hur. However, this ongoing dispute over the production of audio recordings raises questions about the transparency and accountability of the Biden administration.
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