The Justice Department wrapped up its investigation into former Vice President Pence’s handling of classified materials after a few confidential documents were found at his home. No charges will be filed against you.
Since January, the department has been investigating Pence’s handling of classified documents after he left office in 2021. Pence did not know the documents were there, his attorney said. His team alerted federal officials once they were found.
In February, the FBI searched Pence’s home and found another classified document. Federal agents searched Pence’s offices in Washington, DC, later in February and found no additional classified material.
Classified documents found in former Vice President Mike Pence’s home
“During the last days of the administration, when materials were being packaged and assembled, some of which were shipped to our personal residence, mistakes were made,” Pence said after the first documents were found in his home. “We didn’t know it at the time until we did the review just a few weeks ago. But I take full responsibility for it. We will continue to support every investigation in this regard.”
Pence’s team searched his home for possible documents after President Biden and former President Trump came under scrutiny for their handling of classified materials.
In Biden’s case, classified documents from his time as vice president were discovered in a former Washington office, as well as in his Wilmington home.
Biden’s team alerted federal authorities upon discovering the materials. The White House did not immediately notify him when the documents were first found.
There is an ongoing investigation into the existence of classified materials at the residence of former President Donald Trump.
