Concerning Attorney General Merrick Garland’s case, the Justice Department has announced that it will not be prosecuting despite a sham contempt referral from Republicans. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, the DOJ stated that it has a “longstanding” position of not prosecuting executive branch officials who protect executive privilege by withholding information. This move pours cold water on the hopes of MAGA world, who had been pushing for Attorney General Merrick Garland’s prosecution.
The DOJ’s decision is a blow to Republicans, who had been trying to smear Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to hand over an audio recording of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. However, the transcripts of the interview have already been made available to Republicans, making their demands for the audio recording a cheap political stunt.
Shameful Political Stunt Exposed
Republicans’ attempt to prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland has been exposed as a shameful political stunt. Despite having access to the transcripts of President Biden’s interview, they continued to demand the audio recording, knowing full well that the DOJ would not prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland. This move was nothing more than a desperate attempt to score political points and distract from the real issues facing the country.
The DOJ’s letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson made it clear that the Department has a “longstanding” position of not prosecuting executive branch officials who protect executive privilege. This decision is consistent with past practice and demonstrates the DOJ’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, rather than playing political games.
Republicans’ Desperate Attempt Backfires
Republicans’ desperate attempt to prosecute Merrick Garland has backfired, with the DOJ refusing to play along with their political stunt. Despite their best efforts to smear Merrick Garland, the Attorney General has been cleared of any wrongdoing, and the DOJ has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law.
This move is a significant blow to Republicans, who had been hoping to use the contempt referral to distract from their own lack of progress on key issues. Instead, they have been left looking foolish and desperate, with their political stunt exposed for all to see.
DOJ Stands by Longstanding Position
The DOJ’s decision not to prosecute Merrick Garland is consistent with its longstanding position on executive privilege. The Department has a long history of protecting executive branch officials who withhold information to maintain executive privilege, and this move is in line with that tradition.
The DOJ’s letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson made it clear that the Department’s position is based on a careful consideration of the law and the facts. The Department determined that Garland’s responses to the subpoenas did not constitute a crime, and therefore will not bring the congressional contempt citation before a grand jury or take any other action to prosecute the Attorney General, Merrick Garland.
Merrick Garland Cleared of Wrongdoing
Merrick Garland has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the DOJ, despite Republicans’ best efforts to smear him. The Attorney General’s refusal to hand over an audio recording of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur was deemed lawful by the DOJ, and he will not face prosecution.
This move is a significant vindication of Garland’s actions, and a rebuke to Republicans who had been trying to use the contempt referral to score political points. The DOJ’s decision demonstrates the Department’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, rather than playing political games.
No Prosecution for Merrick Garland
The DOJ’s decision not to prosecute Merrick Garland is a significant blow to Republicans, who had been hoping to use the contempt referral to distract from their own lack of progress on key issues. Despite their best efforts to smear Garland, the Attorney General has been cleared of any wrongdoing, and the DOJ has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law.
This move is a significant victory for the rule of law, and a rebuke to Republicans who had been trying to use the contempt referral to score political points. The DOJ’s decision demonstrates the Department’s commitment to upholding the law, rather than playing political games.
