Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a recent address to career prosecutors, emphasized the crucial role they play as the 'backbone' of the Justice Department. Garland urged the prosecutors to uphold the rule of law and continue protecting the department's mission. This comes amidst the backdrop of President-elect Donald Trump's selection of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his pick to lead the Justice Department.
Gaetz has been critical of the Justice Department, labeling it as being infiltrated by the 'deep state' and hostile towards Trump. He has expressed the need for a change in the department's leadership, stating that the current career officials have been influenced by political capture.
