Talk:Joe Biden classified documents incident/FAQ
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Why is this event called an incident, rather than a scandal?
A political scandal generally involves a moral issue with large public outrage. The circumstances surrounding this incident have not been established, and it is unclear whether or not there is a legal issue. The term "scandal" is politically charged, and appears to be used exclusively by right-wing media organizations, such as the New York Post, the Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, Fox News, and Breitbart News. For further information, please read Talk:Joe Biden classified documents incident#Scandal Classification.