Attorney General Garland Indicates Willingness to Resign Over Presidential Pressure on Trump Cases

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In a recent televised interview, Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that he would tender his resignation if President Joe Biden were to request that he initiate actions targeting Donald Trump, the leading Republican presidential contender. However, Garland expressed confidence that such a situation is unlikely to arise.

“In all likelihood, this will not transpire, but should it become a requirement, my resignation would be forthcoming. Nonetheless, the prevailing sentiment suggests that such an event is not anticipated,” Garland articulated during his appearance on CBS’s “60 Minutes.”

The Department of Justice, currently under Garland’s oversight, is engaged in a multitude of cases, not just those involving allegations against Donald Trump—such as attempts to subvert the 2020 election and unlawful retention of classified documents—but also issues surrounding Biden’s son Hunter, the fallout of the U.S. Capitol riot, and other investigations into mismanaged classified information. To handle these complex matters, Garland has designated three distinct special counsels.

Garland has been notably reticent about providing details on these investigations. He did, however, firmly reject assertions from Trump and his advocates that the legal proceedings are calculated to sabotage Trump’s prospects in the 2024 presidential race.

“The claim is categorically unfounded. Prosecutors at the Justice Department operate without partisan influence and do not permit party affiliations to dictate their actions,” stated Garland.

Additionally, Garland refuted allegations, mainly from Republican critics, that he has been lenient towards Hunter Biden, who was recently indicted on a firearms charge following a collapsed plea deal related to a tax case. Hunter Biden is set to appear in a Delaware court in the near future.

“The application of law is consistent, irrespective of political affiliations. We don’t differentiate rules based on one’s party or relationship. Our sole guiding principle is the diligent pursuit of facts and law, safeguarding constitutional mandates and upholding civil liberties,” Garland clarified.

Emotionally affected while discussing the threat of violence, especially in light of death threats received by judges and prosecutors involved in the Trump cases, Garland stressed the essential need for maintaining a peaceful discourse.

“Disagreements, however impassioned, should never escalate to physical violence or intimidation tactics. The vitality of our democracy hinges on the ability of the American people to engage in robust debate, while strictly avoiding violence and threats thereof. This is imperative for the sustenance of our democratic values,” he concluded.

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