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Garland Defends DOJ Amid Outrage Over Exit Video

1/19/2025

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is under fire after a celebratory exit video sparked outrage. Critics claim he has politicized the DOJ, especially in his actions against Donald Trump. In his farewell address, Garland staunchly defended the department's integrity, asserting that prosecutions stem from a commitment to justice, not political agendas, amidst a backdrop of controversy.

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is under fire after a celebratory exit video sparked outrage. Critics claim he has politicized the DOJ, especially in his actions against Donald Trump. In his farewell address, Garland staunchly defended the department's integrity, asserting that prosecutions stem from a commitment to justice, not political agendas, amidst a backdrop of controversy.