White House efforts to contain a burgeoning crisis surrounding the president’s potentially illegal mishandling of classified documents became more difficult after law enforcement seized more materials from his residence over the weekend, spurring criticism of Mr. Biden within his own party.
The condemnation from Democrats underscores the fear among some in the party that the scandal has already begun to overshadow Mr. Biden’s presidency and will loom over his expected 2023 campaign launch.
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, Illinois Democrat, called Mr. Biden’s handling of classified materials “unacceptable.”
“Well, I’m concerned; there’s a standard we follow when it comes to members of Congress and classified information,” Mr.