Attorney General Garland condemns unfounded attacks on DOJ as absurd and dangerous
- Attorney General Merrick Garland rejects false claims of DOJ influence in an op-ed.
- Garland defends federal law enforcement agencies against baseless attacks.
- Garland emphasizes the danger of such attacks for democracy and people's safety.
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice against claims of politicization, stating that attacks on the DOJ were baseless, personal, and dangerous. He refuted allegations made by former President Trump and his allies, emphasizing that the DOJ makes decisions based on facts and the law. Garland condemned threats and violence directed at public servants, asserting that such attacks undermine democracy and must stop. He highlighted the importance of law enforcement agencies and criticized conspiracy theories targeting the FBI and DOJ. Garland's defense of the DOJ comes amid escalating attacks and a potential contempt of Congress charge for not releasing audio tapes of President Biden's interview. He emphasized that unfounded attacks on the DOJ's employees pose risks to safety and democracy, urging for an end to such behavior.