U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland recently testified before the House Judiciary Committee, addressing claims that the Justice Department was unfairly targeting Republicans, including former President Donald Trump. Garland firmly stated that the department would not be swayed by such attacks and emphasized its commitment to upholding democracy free from political influence.
Garland's testimony comes amidst House Republicans unveiling a plan to challenge the Justice Department for alleged unfair practices. The Attorney General refuted accusations that his department was involved in the New York hush money case that led to Trump becoming the first ex-president convicted of a felony, dismissing such claims as baseless conspiracy theories.
