Staff Reports
The United States Attorney General, Merrick Garland, has been making some waves regarding his decision to release then-special counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. Some folks raised their eyebrows and questioned whether Garland should have kept the report under wraps, but Garland shot down that idea faster than a lightning bolt striking a tree. At a press conference, Garland stood firm in his decision, explaining that he released the full report to stick to tradition and keep things transparent. He even threw in a little history lesson, citing the past 25 years of releasing all special counsel reports. Garland made it sound like holding back the report would be as crazy as wearing shorts in a snowstorm!
Garland blasts ‘absurd’ idea he should have protected Biden by holding back damning Hur report https://t.co/9wjgwJeiSm https://t.co/9wjgwJeiSm
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 21, 2024
He also made sure to tie in President Biden’s promise to restore the Justice Department’s independence and integrity, giving off strong “I got your back, Mr. President” vibes. It’s like he’s saying, “Hey, I’m just doing what the big guy wants, and that’s being straight with the American people.” Talk about having your boss’s back, huh? Garland made it clear that he ain’t playin’ favorites and that he’s on Team America, not Team President Biden.
But wait, there’s more! Garland totally dodged the question about Hur’s description of Biden as a forgetful grandpa, and boy, was that a skillful dodge! He didn’t want to touch that hot potato with a ten-foot pole. Plus, it seems like Biden and the Democrats weren’t too happy about Hur bringing politics into the report. They were like, “Hey, buddy, stick to the facts and leave the opinions at home!” It’s like they’re all playing a game of hot potato with this report, and nobody wants to be left holding it.
In the end, Garland is making moves that have some folks cheering and others shaking their heads. But hey, that’s politics for ya! It’s like a never-ending game of tug-of-war, and everyone’s trying to pull the rope in their direction. So, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show, because it looks like this report is stirring up quite the pot in Washington. Keep your eyes peeled, folks! This rollercoaster isn’t making any stops soon.
