House Republicans claim Attorney General Merrick Garland is weaponizing the Justice Department for political purposes, targeting Donald Trump while protecting President Biden.
Lawmakers accuse AG Garland of operating a two-tiered justice system. Garland called the corruption accusations inflammatory, stating they have led to unprecedented threats against the DOJ. He grew emotional as he defended his commitment to the rule of law, promising to remain impartial.
“I will not be intimidated – and the DOJ will not be intimidated and will continue to do our jobs free from political influence and we will not back down from democracy,” said Garland.
Republicans followed his opening statements with questions aimed at the weaponization of the DOJ.
“When we, on the Judiciary Committee, think about attacks on the judicial process,” said Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz (R). “Our concerns are the facts and the law is not being followed. A target is acquired, here – Trump – and you assembled the legal talent from the DOJ, Mr. Pomerantz (author of People vs. Donald Trump), and you bring everyone in to ‘get him.’ And meanwhile, the judge is making money on it!”
Garland then argued that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office operates “completely independent” of him and
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