Biden political future clouded by classified document probe

But Biden’s rosy political outlook veered into uncertainty after the Justice Department appointed a special counsel to investigate Biden’s handling of classified documents. But Biden’s rosy political outlook veered into uncertainty after the Justice Department appointed a special counsel to investigate Biden’s handling of classified documents. Trump, who is being probed for potentially obstructing investigators, also had far more classified documents in his possession. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Biden said he was cooperating “fully and completely with the Justice Department’s review.”“People know I take classified documents and classified material seriously,” Biden said. “But it’s important to keep all of this in context: Everyone views President Biden as a far more responsible figure than Donald Trump.