Attorney General Merrick Garland has stated in an interview that he would resign if President Biden requested him to take action in investigations concerning former President Trump. Garland expressed his belief that such a request is unlikely to happen, but he made it clear that he would not involve himself in that regard. He emphasized the independence of the Justice Department and stated that President Biden has never attempted to interfere with ongoing investigations. Garland discussed the role of special counsels and clarified that they are not subject to day-to-day supervision by anyone in the Justice Department.
Additionally, Garland addressed the claims that special counsel David Weiss was “slow walking” the investigation into Hunter Biden. He defended Weiss and assured that he would not interfere with the investigation, as it began under Weiss’ direction. Garland affirmed his commitment to allowing Weiss, a career prosecutor appointed by Trump, to continue his work.
It is evident from Garland’s comments that he prioritizes maintaining the independence of the Justice Department and ensuring a non-political approach to ongoing investigations. He reassured the public that there has been no interference from President Biden in these matters. Garland’s statements serve to reaffirm his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and the rule of law while providing transparency regarding the investigations at hand.