Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a recent address to career prosecutors, highlighted the crucial role they play as the 'backbone' of the Justice Department. He urged them to uphold the rule of law and continue protecting the department's mission amidst a changing political landscape.
Garland's remarks come at a time when the Justice Department faces potential shifts in leadership, with President-elect Donald Trump nominating former Rep. Matt Gaetz to head the department. Gaetz has been critical of the department, accusing it of being influenced by a 'deep state' hostile to Trump.
