"Garland's Stance on Trump and Hunter Biden Investigations: Ensuring Independence"
Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a rare interview, emphasized that the Justice Department will pursue justice without fear or favor in the investigations involving former President Trump and Hunter Biden. Garland stated that the department follows one rule: to follow the facts and the law, protect civil liberties, and make decisions required by the Constitution. He explained that the longstanding rule of not commenting on pending cases is to protect privacy, civil liberties, witnesses, and the integrity of the investigation. Garland also addressed concerns about the timing of the prosecutions, stating that decisions are made based on the evidence gathered and not influenced by partisan considerations. He emphasized the independence of the special counsels appointed for both cases and stated that he is not in communication with the president or the White House regarding the investigations. Garland also discussed the importance of protecting democracy, drawing from his family's experience fleeing religious persecution during the Holocaust.