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White House Defends Biden’s Handling Of Classified Docs
Amid increased pressure from the press, the White House has continued to defend President Biden’s handling of classified documents, stating that he was not aware the documents were in his possession. Here’s White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre this week:
REPORTER: “The White House says Republicans are faking outrage on this issue. Why shouldn’t Americans be outraged about classified documents being found in a garage?”
KJP: “[Biden] said that he didn’t know, right? He said that he was surprised.” pic.twitter.com/bNnwiZkmqC
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 17, 2023
No Death Penalty For Walmart Shooter
In other legal news, the Justice Department will not seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing dozens of people in a racially motivated attack at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in…
