Biden’s Classified-Document Headache Worsens With Second Batch
- Discovery of documents has complicated arguments against Trump
- White House declines comment, citing Justice Department review
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Joe Biden’s efforts to quell a controversy over classified documents in his private possession became more difficult after aides discovered a second set, a development that will intensify scrutiny of the president.
The revelation, reported Wednesday by NBC News and the New York Times, that records were found at a separate location from the first set are likely to prompt tough questions for the White House and fuel criticism from Republicans — even though they dismiss more serious accusations against former President Donald Trump.