Biden previously labelled Trump “irresponsible” after more than 300 classified documents were found at his so-called ‘Winter White House’, including at least 60 branded “top secret”.
However, explaining the key differences in the allegations levelled at Biden, Trump and Pence, ex-US attorney McQuade told MSNBC: “Mishandling classified documents is a serious matter.
“Refusing to return classified documents and obstructing justice are criminal matters.”
Addressing broader concerns about national security, the ex-Pence aide concluded: “The more important thing here, however, from a national security perspective, is in general, we clearly need a better process for presidential transitions and the storage of records to include a full careful review to ensure that this doesn’t continue to happen again.”
