Staff Reports
Attorney General Garland faced quite the dilemma when asked to hand over the audio of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Hur. House Oversight Committee chair, James Comer, and Judiciary Committee chair, Jim Jordan, made it clear that failure to comply would lead to contempt of Congress proceedings. Garland’s Justice Department stood firm, stating there was no legitimate need for the audio to be shared with Congress.
So what is the Spineless Congress going to do next? Give Garland a "Final Final Warning?"
Merrick Garland Defies Final Warning to Comply with Biden Audio Subpoena https://t.co/OfOAkcsTwv via @BreitbartNews
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The back-and-forth continued as Assistant Attorney General Uriarte defended the department’s stance, claiming they had already provided sufficient information for the Committees’ investigations. He highlighted the importance of protecting law enforcement files’ confidentiality, emphasizing the lack of a valid reason for Congress to demand the audio recordings from Hur’s inquiry.
Uriarte expressed concerns about the Committees potentially creating a false narrative of obstruction, which could erode public confidence in the government and the rule of law. Despite the looming threat of contempt proceedings, the Justice Department remained steadfast in its decision not to compromise the integrity of law enforcement work.
Breitbart News sought insight from the Oversight Committee regarding the next steps in dealing with Garland’s reluctance to hand over the audio but received a response indicating plans to engage with the Department of Justice further. Meanwhile, details from the interview between Biden and Hur revealed instances of mental lapses and poor memory on the part of the 81-year-old President.
Special Counsel Hur’s investigation into Biden concluded with findings that he had “willfully” retained classified documents, although no prosecution took place due to insufficient evidence. Hur described Biden as an elderly man with memory challenges, a characterization that aligns with concerns raised by a significant portion of Americans regarding the President’s mental and physical health.
In the midst of this political showdown, tensions between Congress and the Justice Department underscore the larger debate surrounding transparency, accountability, and the public’s trust in government institutions. As the situation unfolds, observers await further developments that could impact perceptions of both the Biden administration and the rule of law in America.
