Staff Reports
The top attorney of the United States, Merrick Garland, might face consequences for refusing to hand over audio tapes requested by members of Congress. The recordings are linked to an investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. Despite a report from Special Counsel Robert Hur that did not bring charges against the president due to his age and memory issues, lawmakers are demanding to listen to the tapes.
Garland defended Biden’s decision to claim executive privilege over the recordings, stating that the Justice Department can ignore certain subpoenas if it chooses to do so. This raised concerns about the impartiality of the Department of Justice. Many argue that Biden knew about the classified materials, kept them, and misled the public. However, Garland’s actions in asserting executive privilege seemed to support the president’s stance.
Merrick Garland Torched His Position on the Biden Tapes…and Didn't Even Recognize It https://t.co/Etc4YtaWlJ
— YPORTBILL (@yportbill) May 17, 2024
Additionally, there have been reports that Biden is dissatisfied with the Justice Department’s slow progress in investigating former President Trump. Some suggest that Biden wanted to use these investigations as a way to target Trump, but Garland’s actions have not aligned with these wishes.
In conclusion, Garland’s refusal to release the audio tapes and his assertion of executive privilege has prompted criticism of the politicization of the Justice Department. Some view this as an attempt to protect the president rather than upholding impartial justice.
