Fox News host Jesse Watters has expressed concerns about the potential manipulation of transcripts related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden.
Fox News host Jesse Watters has raised concerns about the potential manipulation of transcripts related to Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden. During his show, "Jesse Watters Primetime," Watters emphasized the importance of Republicans ensuring the authenticity of the transcripts to avoid any potential misrepresentation.
Watters' remarks come in the wake of a heated House Oversight hearing, which descended into a shouting match among lawmakers as they debated holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Sources close to "Primetime" have disclosed that Republicans are considering this action due to Garland's alleged withholding of transcripts regarding Biden's cognitive health.
Watters stressed the importance of exercising due diligence to prevent the possibility of Biden altering the transcripts to conceal potential health issues. He emphasized the right of Congress, as a co-equal branch of government, to access such transcripts to ensure transparency and accountability.
Furthermore, Watters questioned how the public could be certain that Biden's cognitive decline has not worsened since his time as vice president. He highlighted the potential practice of the White House manipulating transcripts, raising concerns that the current transcripts may not accurately reflect Biden's health status.
The distinction between regular contempt and inherent contempt was also noted by Watters. Inherent contempt is a more severe form of contempt that has not been employed for over a century. It would empower the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, to order the arrest of Garland by the sergeant of arms.
Watters expressed his belief that Republicans may consider using this tactic, citing the need for the Justice Department to be held accountable for its actions. He suggested that a taste of their own medicine may be necessary to deter further prosecution of Republicans.
The ongoing investigation into Biden's cognitive health and the potential withholding of transcripts have sparked significant debate. Watters' comments underscore the importance of ensuring transparency and safeguarding the integrity of government proceedings. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how the concerns raised by Watters will impact the outcome.
