AG Garland defends DOJ against “weaponized” allegations

Attorney General Merrick Garland is defending the Justice Department’s handling of the Trump classified documents case. Since last week’s indictment of former President Trump, some Republicans have alleged that Trump’s prosecution amounts to the Biden administration using the Justice Department as a weapon against political opponents. In his first public comment since the former president pleaded not guilty, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the independent special counsel Jack Smith, praised the integrity of the prosecutors, and rejected allegations that his agency was weaponized.