The revelation that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) covered President Biden's legal bills during the special counsel's probe into his handling of classified documents has stirred controversy and drawn comparisons to former President Trump's use of campaign funds for legal expenses.

 

According to sources familiar with the matter and an Axios review of campaign finance records, the DNC, which has been collecting significant donations for Biden's re-election campaign, disbursed over $1.5 million to lawyers or firms representing Biden during the investigation.

 

The payments, which included substantial sums to law firms such as Bob Bauer PLLC and Hemenway & Barnes, were predominantly allocated for legal representation during the special counsel's inquiry. Notably, the probe focused on Biden's handling of classified documents following the discovery of papers from his vice presidency at his office and home.

 

Bob Bauer PLLC, headed by Biden's lead attorney Bob Bauer, received over $1 million from the DNC, while Hemenway & Barnes, where Jennifer Miller, one of Biden's attorneys, works, saw a significant increase in monthly payments, reaching $100,000.

 

While Biden's legal team ultimately avoided charges from special counsel Robert Hur, questions arise regarding the DNC's financial support for the president's legal defense, especially in light of recent criticism aimed at Trump's use of campaign funds for legal battles.

 

Biden's campaign has been vocal in condemning Trump's utilization of campaign donations for legal fees, portraying its own fundraising efforts as focused solely on voter outreach. However, the revelation that DNC funds were used to cover Biden's legal expenses contradicts this narrative and has prompted scrutiny.

 

In response, DNC spokesperson Alex Floyd emphasized the distinction between the DNC's handling of grassroots donors' money and Trump's solicitation of legal fees from supporters. Nonetheless, the DNC declined to disclose the exact amount spent on legal work related to Hur's probe.

 

The revelation has also sparked debate within Biden's camp, with officials deliberating whether to have the DNC cover the legal costs amid previous criticism of the Republican National Committee's financial support for Trump's legal defense.

 

While Trump's legal bills, reportedly exceeding $100 million since leaving office, have been largely funded through campaign donations redirected to the Save America PAC, Biden's use of DNC funds for legal expenses has raised questions about transparency and consistency in campaign finance practices.

 

Despite these revelations, neither Bauer nor Hemenway & Barnes provided comments on the matter, leaving lingering questions about the implications of using party funds for legal defense in high-profile investigations.

 

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This just reenforces the well known adage that if the democratic party is accusing someone else of doing something... you can be sure that they are doing it themselves... Democrats have this great ability to accuse Republicans of the very things they do themselves. The false narrative they created from 2016 until 2019 was that Donald Trump, who has enjoyed all the blessings of this great country, decided at age 73 to become a Russian spy. One of his main accusers on any TV show that would have him was Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA). As all too often happens, it turned out our favorite finger pointer Swalwell had been consorting with a Chinese spy.

The only thing I'm sure of in that is that Biden will get a pass from the MSM, while if it was Trump they'd be roasting him for it.

3 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The only thing I'm sure of in that is that Biden will get a pass from the MSM, while if it was Trump they'd be roasting him for it.

Ahhh did you miss when trump put a family member in charge of the rnc?he’s free to grift at will 

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

and drawn comparisons to former President Trump's use of campaign funds for legal expenses.

The

 

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

This just reenforces the well known adage that if the democratic party is accusing someone else of doing something... you can be sure that they are doing it themselves... Democrats have this great ability to accuse Republicans of the very things they do themselves. 

You never fail to disappoint. Nothing consistent.

Nonsense!!

The DNC does not spend a single penny of grass-roots donors' money on legal bills, unlike Donald Trump, who actively solicits legal fees from his supporters and has drawn down every bank account he can get his hands on like a personal piggy bank.

In addition what the DNC paid for was for legal fees with in the political arena, where what the RNC is doing is paying for trump's personal legal issues. 

 

2 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

This just reenforces the well known adage that if the democratic party is accusing someone else of doing something... you can be sure that they are doing it themselves..

I wonder were you got that from 😉

Source:

“Why it matters: The payments, made through the Democratic National Committee, are at odds with the Biden campaign's recent attacks on Donald Trump for spending his campaign fundson legal fees.

Driving the news: The DNC — which has been collecting the biggest donations to Biden's re-election effort — paid more than $1.5 million to lawyers or firms representing Biden during the probe, according to the committee's financial filings”.

Democracy 101

 

 

20 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I wonder were you got that from 😉

If you were better read you could answer your own question... 5 Things That Democrats Do Constantly, Yet Accuse Others Of Doing... 5 Things That Democrats Do Constantly, Yet Accuse Others Of Doing | by Caitlin Johnstone | Medium

21 hours ago, sirineou said:

 

The DNC does not spend a single penny of grass-roots donors' money on legal bills 

 the DNC paid for was for legal fees with in the political arena 

You didn't comprehend the OP did you... even your conflicting statements above don't compute... the dnc went from $15000/month to $100000/month retainer for their law firm in order to defend joe.

2 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

You didn't comprehend the OP did you... even your conflicting statements above don't compute... the dnc went from $15000/month to $100000/month retainer for their law firm in order to defend joe.

Have no idea what you are talking about.

I still stand with what I said. 

5 hours ago, sirineou said:

Have no idea what you are talking about.

I still stand with what I said. 

Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden’s legal bills for special  counsel probe... denial doesn't change facts... 

 

Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden's legal bills for special counsel probe | AP News

9 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden’s legal bills for special  counsel probe... denial doesn't change facts... Democratic donors paid more than $1M for Biden's legal bills for special counsel probe | AP News

Shouting does not help

1 minute ago, sirineou said:

Shouting does not help

Because I copied a pasted the headline doesn't make it false... wasn't meant as a shout... it just didn't reduce in size as I thought it would when I clicked on the banner... sorry if it distracted you from your denial safe place.

1 minute ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Because I copied a pasted the headline doesn't make it false... wasn't meant as a shout... it just didn't reduce in size as I thought it would when I clicked on the banner... sorry if it distracted you from your denial safe place.

I understand the headline perfectly. Not sure how it challenges what I said.The DNC paid the legal bills of  President Biden to defend against a political attack from a republican wing of congress. The RNC is paying  the legal fees of trump in personal cases. I am sorry you can't see that, but it could not be any more simple. 

Hope you are having a good Songkran

15 minutes ago, sirineou said:

I understand the headline perfectly. Not sure how it challenges what I said.The DNC paid the legal bills of  President Biden to defend against a political attack from a republican wing of congress. The RNC is paying  the legal fees of trump in personal cases. I am sorry you can't see that, but it could not be any more simple. 

Hope you are having a good Songkran

So joe is being attacked and trump is not... depends on who is looking and from what perspective... What the four Trump indictments reveal about American democracy - Vox... The Trump indictments reveal a paradox at the heart of American democracy

2 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

So joe is being attacked and trump is not..

Look you seem like a nice man, and I am sure you think you have the best interest of the country at heart. 

But these are the facts, as all the spin in the world would not change them .

trump would also have a similar claim is the charges were politically motivated and come from the Democratic wing, 

but they did not.

Do you know what a Grand Jury is?  

"A New York grand jury today indicted Donald Trump on charges related to hush-money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.  "

https://deadline.com/2023/03/donald-trump-indicted-stormy-daniels-case-hush-money-1235314150/

 

55 minutes ago, sirineou said:

Look you seem like a nice man, and I am sure you think you have the best interest of the country at heart. 

But these are the facts, as all the spin in the world would not change them .

trump would also have a similar claim is the charges were politically motivated and come from the Democratic wing, 

but they did not.

Do you know what a Grand Jury is?  

"A New York grand jury today indicted Donald Trump on charges related to hush-money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.  "

https://deadline.com/2023/03/donald-trump-indicted-stormy-daniels-case-hush-money-1235314150/... "Collectively, our firm obtained over $600,000 in attorney fee awards in his favor in the meritless litigation initiated by Stormy Daniels," said Trump attorney Harmeet Dhillion in a tweet celebrating the legal victory.

 

You didn't even click on my link did you?  PS... trump privately financed the Stormy case... then he was awarded compensation... https://www.npr.org › 2023 › 04 › 05 › 1168215663 › trump-stormy-daniels-defamation-lawsuit

8 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

You didn't even click on my link did you?

No I did not, If I was to click on every link you all send to me I would be doing nothing else. 

The link is only there to support your quote which you did not make. 

Post a quote, supporting your position, provide a link to validate your quote. and I promise to review your quote, and consider it. 

5 minutes ago, sirineou said:

No I did not, If I was to click on every link you all send to me I would be doing nothing else. 

The link is only there to support your quote which you did not make. 

Post a quote, supporting your position, provide a link to validate your quote. and I promise to review your quote, and consider it. 

OR you can just remain ignorant...

5 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

OR you can just remain ignorant...

I am not even going to dignify this with a response.

Enough of these nonsense ,  I am going for a few laps on the pool. Have a nice day 

Edited April 14, 20242 yr by sirineou

Democratic donors paid $1.7m to Biden lawyers in classified files probe

 

Democratic donors paid at least $1.7m (£1.35m) of US President Joe Biden's legal fees during the investigation into his handling of classified documents, records show.

The Democratic National Committee paid a firm and a lawyer for the president.

Mr Biden has repeatedly criticised former President Donald Trump, his likely election challenger, for using donor funds to pay his legal fees.

 

Read more here:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68802293