Attorney General Merrick Garland recently defended his selection of Jack Smith as special counsel in the Justice Department's investigations into former President Donald Trump. Garland emphasized that Smith was chosen for his independence, nonpartisanship, and extensive career experience as a prosecutor, making him an ideal candidate for the role.
During a tense exchange with Chairman Jim Jordan, Garland reiterated his confidence in Smith's qualifications, stating, 'I appointed somebody who is not a political appointee. Somebody who was independent, nonpartisan with a record of career experience as a prosecutor. That seemed to me the perfect resume.'
