The Democratic National Committee (D.N.C.) has come under scrutiny for its financial support of President Biden’s legal representation in the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Despite criticizing former President Trump for using donor funds to pay his legal fees, the D.N.C. has directed at least $1.7 million towards covering Biden’s legal expenses.
Federal Election Commission records reveal that the D.N.C. has paid $1.05 million to Bob Bauer, the president’s lawyer, and $905,000 to Hemenway & Barnes, a Boston firm employing Jennifer Miller, identified as a personal counsel for Mr. Biden. These payments have raised eyebrows, especially as the Biden campaign has repeatedly criticized Trump for relying on donor money to cover his legal bills.
Top Biden campaign officials have emphasized their commitment to using funds for voter outreach rather than legal expenses. However, the D.N.C.’s financial support for Biden’s legal team has raised questions about the party’s priorities and messaging.
Despite the backlash, D.N.C. spokesman Alex Floyd defended the party’s actions, stating that they do not use grassroots donors’ money for legal bills, unlike Trump, who actively solicits legal fees from his supporters. The distinction between funds raised for the Biden campaign and those used by the party committee has become a point of contention in the ongoing debate over political fundraising practices.
As the investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents continues, the D.N.C.’s financial support for his legal defense remains a topic of interest and debate within political circles.
