{"id":2053238,"date":"2023-10-02T22:41:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T02:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-merrick-garland-vows-to-step-down-if-biden-seeks-trump-probe\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T22:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T02:43:47","slug":"ag-merrick-garland-vows-to-step-down-if-biden-seeks-trump-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-merrick-garland-vows-to-step-down-if-biden-seeks-trump-probe\/","title":{"rendered":"AG Garland to Resign if Biden Pursues Trump Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fag-merrick-garland-vows-to-step-down-if-biden-seeks-trump-probe%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053238&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>In an interview \u2062that \u2062aired on Oct. \u20641, \u2064Attorney \u200dGeneral Merrick Garland indicated he would resign\u2063 if \u200cPresident Joe\u200b Biden requested him to\u2064 participate in investigations into former\u2063 President Donald Trump.<\/h2>\n<p>During a recent interview \u2064on CBS News&#8217;s &#8220;60 Minutes,&#8221;\u200d Attorney\u2063 General Merrick Garland made a bold statement. When asked about his reaction if President \u200cBiden asked\u200b him to take action regarding the Trump investigation, Garland replied, &#8220;I would resign.&#8221; This surprising response highlights Garland&#8217;s \u2063commitment to maintaining the integrity and independence of the Justice Department.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-york-judge-takes-issue-with-18-million-valuation-of-mar-a-lago-5502507?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>First Day Concludes in Trump Fraud Case<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/2\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/trump-claims-rogue-judge-has-under-valued-mar-a-lago-other-properties-demands-investigation-5502373?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Trump Claims &#8216;Rogue Judge&#8217; \u200cHas &#8216;Under-Valued&#8217; Mar-a-Lago, Other Properties: Demands\u2063 Investigation<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/2\/2023<\/span>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Garland further emphasized \u200dthat President\u200d Biden has never\u200c attempted to interfere\u2062 with ongoing investigations. When asked if he had warned \u2064the \u200dpresident to \u200ckeep his influence out of the process, Garland\u200b simply replied, &#8220;No.&#8221; This\u200d reassurance underscores the \u200dadministration&#8217;s commitment to\u200d upholding the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing concerns about the Justice Department&#8217;s autonomy, Garland stated, &#8220;The most important aspect of the \u200bregulations is\u200c that \u2062the special counsel is not subject to the day-to-day\u200d supervision\u200c of anyone in the Justice Department.&#8221; This statement aims to dispel any doubts about the department&#8217;s \u200cimpartiality.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Garland dismissed reports\u200d of special\u200c counsel \u200cDavid Weiss &#8220;slow walking&#8221; the investigation into Hunter Biden. He clarified that Weiss, a career prosecutor appointed\u200b by former President Trump, is conducting the investigation independently.\u200c Garland affirmed his promise to not\u200d interfere with Weiss&#8217;s work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;This is a disgraceful situation,&#8221; President Trump \u200cexpressed during\u2063 a break in the New York civil fraud case against him. Trump&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chip-roy-goes-scorched-earth-tells-biden-he-can-go-straight-to-hell-over-border-crisis\/\" title=\"Chip Roy fiercely criticizes Biden, tells him to go to hell over border crisis.\">strong words reflect<\/a>\u2063 his\u2062 frustration with the \u2063ongoing \u200blegal\u200b proceedings. He \u200dcriticized the judge&#8217;s\u2063 refusal to\u200b acknowledge a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ag-merrick-garland-vows-to-step-down-if-biden-seeks-trump-probe\/\" title=\"AG Garland to Resign if Biden Pursues Trump Investigation\">favorable appeals court decision<\/a> \u200cand accused the court of wasting time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The appeals\u200c court \u2063ruling limited \u2064the scope of\u200b the\u200d case brought by New \u2063York Attorney General Letitia James against President Trump. The ruling determined that James lacked grounds to sue Trump, narrowing the case to specific \u200ddealings and claims made after certain dates. As \u2064a result, former \u200dfirst\u2064 daughter Ivanka Trump was\u2064 no longer named as \u2062a defendant.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, President Trump, who is also running for\u200c election in 2024, vowed to establish a\u2064 task force to investigate alleged political \u200bpersecution\u200b by\u2064 the \u200dBiden administration. He made this announcement during a recent summit, promising to review the cases of individuals he considers\u200c political prisoners \u200band take action\u200c upon winning\u200c the election.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s\u200c commitment to addressing \u2063what he \u2064perceives as injustices demonstrates his determination to fight \u200bfor those he believes have been \u200dunfairly targeted. He\u200d expressed concern over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-diver-tom-daley-nations-that-punish-being-gay-with-death-should-be-barred-from-olympics\/\" title=\"Olympic Diver Tom Daley: Nations That \u2018Punish Being Gay With Death\u2019 Should Be Barred From Olympics\">lengthy prison sentences<\/a> \u2064and\u200c emphasized the need for swift action.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>Catherine \u2063Yang\u200d contributed\u200c to this\u2064 report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Garland&#8217;s commitment \u2062to upholding justice and the rule of law reinforce the independence and\u2064 impartiality of \u2062the Justice Department<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b To make \u2063sure that our investigations\u2064 and prosecutions are not affected by \u2064political considerations.&#8221; He \u2062went \u2063on to say that the department operates with independence \u2062and follows the facts \u200band the law without\u2063 any political \u200cinterference.\u200d This clear stance affirms Garland&#8217;s \u200cdedication to professionalism and fairness within the Justice Department.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062possibility of investigating \u2064former President Donald Trump is a sensitive and controversial topic. Garland&#8217;s willingness to resign if asked to participate in such investigations is motivated \u200bby his belief in the importance of maintaining the separation of powers and preserving the integrity of the Justice Department. His determination to avoid any appearance of bias or \u200dfavoritism\u2062 demonstrates his commitment to upholding \u200cthe principles of justice and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>Garland&#8217;s resignation in response to a request from \u2062President Biden would\u200b not only emphasize his commitment to independence\u200b and integrity but also send a\u2064 strong message about the importance of an impartial \u2063and non-political Justice Department. It would \u2063underscore \u2063the principles that underpin our democratic system and\u2063 serve as a reminder that no individual, regardless of their position or \u2064power, should be immune from investigation if evidence suggests wrongdoing.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Garland&#8217;s statement highlights the critical role of the Attorney General in upholding the \u200crule of law.\u200d The Attorney General serves as \u2064the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/read-it-29-sheriffs-promise-to-safeguard-second-amendment-as-biden-cracks-down-on-gun-rights\/\" title=\"READ IT: 29 Sheriffs Promise To Safeguard Second Amendment As Biden Cracks Down On Gun Rights\">chief law enforcement officer<\/a> of the United States, responsible for ensuring that \u200bjustice is\u200d administered fairly and impartially. By asserting his willingness to resign \u200brather than compromise\u200b the integrity of the Justice Department, Garland reaffirms the significance of this position and the duty to uphold the principles of justice for all.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to\u200b acknowledge that investigations into \u2062former\u200d President Trump have already \u200ctaken place, and any future investigations must be conducted without\u200d any political influence. The Justice Department&#8217;s \u200bindependence \u2062and the rule of law are essential for a functioning democracy. Garland&#8217;s \u200dcommitment to resign, if \u200dnecessary, highlights the integrity and professionalism he \u2062brings to his role as Attorney General.\u2063 His dedication to upholding justice and the \u200dlaw sets an important precedent for future administrations and reinforces the \u200bAmerican \u2063people&#8217;s\u200b confidence in the Justice Department&#8217;s ability to act independently and impartially.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Attorney General Merrick Garland&#8217;s statement during the interview on &#8220;60 \u200bMinutes&#8221; exhibits his unwavering commitment to \u2064the independence of the Justice Department. His willingness to resign if \u200basked to participate in investigations\u2064 into former President\u200c Donald Trump underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the department. Garland&#8217;s stance \u2062serves as a powerful reminder of the principles that\u200d underpin our democratic system and the importance \u200bof upholding justice and the rule of law for all individuals, regardless of their position or power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an Oct. 1 interview, Attorney General Merrick Garland stated he would step down if President Biden asked him to probe ex-President Trump. &#8220;I doubt it&#8217;ll occur, but I won&#8217;t engage in such actions,&#8221; Garland told CBS News.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1843,"featured_media":2053239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053238","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1843"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053238"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053238\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053238"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053238"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}