Biden pushes back on criticism of his mental fitness

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On Thursday, special counsel Robert Hur’s report concluded that no criminal charges were warranted against President Biden for his handling of classified documents. However, the report made several references to Biden’s age and called his memory into question. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on the president's response and what it may mean for the 2024 election.

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