John Kirby tells Peter Doocy that Biden eventually self-reported the classified docs so all is well

Doug P. | 3:58 PM on January 25, 2023

Today’s White House briefing opened up with John Kirby fielding some questions. One question was related to the classified documents President Biden had in his garage and in a couple of other locations. To Kirby’s credit, he didn’t automatically refer the questioner to White House counsel and actually provided an answer, unlike Karine Jean-Pierre.

DOOCY: "What happens to someone in the chain of command if they do leave [a SCIF] with a piece of classified material…?"

KIRBY: "You self report, which is exactly what the president did." pic.twitter.com/apx8NKBcaJ

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) January 25, 2023

We’re just guessing that if a lower-level government employee “self-reported” that he had classified documents in his garage for several years that wouldn’t be considered a satisfactory ending to the story.

He didn't self report. He had them for at least 6 years!

— Dina Hinckley (@hinck07) January 25, 2023

Years later???

— deesan (@deesan00050636) January 25, 2023

6 to 14 years later? Really?

— Ed (@EdwardW14395798) January 25, 2023

So the message being sent is that it’s ok to have classified documents in your possession if you “self-report” even if it’s many years later? Interesting.