US Attorney General Merrick Garland took to the podium on Thursday afternoon to address the recent revelations regarding classified documents found in Joe Biden’s private office and home (in his “locked” garage). The documents contained sensitive compartmented information (SCIF) related to international affairs, including those concerning Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Iran.

Investigations into these discoveries uncovered that a number of high-level documents had been stored in the Penn Biden Center, Joe Biden’s personal office located in Washington D.C. This was further compounded by news of another batch of classified material located in an alternative location.

The US Justice Department moved quickly to investigate the matter, and it is likely that the origin and purpose behind these documents will be revealed shortly. In light of this news story, Garland made a statement calling for greater focus on security protocols surrounding classified information, particularly related to individuals holding high-ranking positions in government or politics.

The Attorney General also outlined measures designed to prevent a similar incident from occurring again, emphasizing the need for absolute transparency when dealing with such sensitive information. Furthermore, he also emphasized that steps must be taken in order to ensure that no party takes advantage of access to confidential material for their own personal gain.

Overall, it is clear that this discovery has had far-reaching implications within political circles and beyond; raising questions about how such materials ended up in Joe Biden’s possession as well as questions concerning security protocol lapses on behalf of other governmental bodies responsible for safeguarding classified information. It remains to be seen what further details will be revealed by this ongoing investigation, but one thing can be said with certainty: proper protocol regarding confidential material must always be a top priority moving forward.