Garland to Defend DOJ Against GOP Threats and Trump Claims in Congress

Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to strongly defend the Justice Department against Republican accusations of bias and conspiracy theories during a congressional hearing. Garland will address claims that the department is being weaponized against former President Donald Trump and will emphasize that such attacks are unfounded and threaten the integrity of future investigations. He will also highlight the dangers of falsehoods and threats directed at federal law enforcement, asserting that the Justice Department will not be intimidated or influenced by political pressures.