Attorney General Merrick Garland Defends Justice Department’s Handling of Investigations into Former President Trump and President Biden

Attorney General Merrick Garland has defended the Justice Department’s handling of two separate special counsel investigations into classified documents linked to former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Garland has stated that the Department does not have different rules for Republicans and Democrats, and that the same norms and practices are applied to all.

The investigations have been a source of political tension, as Garland is responsible for deciding whether to indict a former president and current 2024 candidate depending on the results of the Trump investigation. He is now also grappling with a growing political nightmare due to Biden’s lax handling of classified documents from his time as vice president.

In his first public remarks on the topic, Garland was asked whether he believed the Justice Department was handling the two probes fairly. He responded that the Department has a set of norms and practices that are applied to all. He also noted that it remains to be seen whether he can convince the public – especially conservative voters – of the fairness of the justice system with investigations targeting two presidents, especially if they reach different outcomes.

Garland’s remarks come at a time when the Justice Department is under increased scrutiny for its handling of the two investigations. It is unclear how the public will respond to the investigations, and whether Garland will be able to convince them of the fairness of the justice system.