Garland Defends Impartiality of Trump, Biden Probes in 60 Minutes Interview

Attorney General Merrick Garland discussed the process and timing behind federal prosecutions of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden in a 60 Minutes interview.
Garland said prosecutors are nonpartisan, follow facts and law, and determine timing of charges based on evidence gathered in investigations.
Regarding Hunter Biden probe, Garland said special counsel David Weiss is a career prosecutor appointed by Trump and he will not interfere.
On Trump investigations, Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to provide independence from Justice Department and White House.
Garland said he has a good working relationship with President Biden but would resign if asked to take action in Trump case, citing longstanding DOJ rules on not discussing pending cases.

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Jack Smith speaks on Trump indictment in 2020 election interference case

Main Topic: Trump indictment in the 2020 election interference investigation Key Points: 1. Garland praises Jack Smith for following the facts in the Trump probe. 2. A speedy trial for Trump in the election probe may benefit the government. 3. The third Trump indictment includes six unnamed co-conspirators.

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Garland Defends DOJ Independence Amid Partisan Pressure Over Biden, Trump Probes

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Jordan Grills Garland Over DOJ's Handling of Hunter Biden's Potential Burisma Charges

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Garland Deflects Responsibility for Politicized Justice Department

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Garland Defends Justice Department Amid Criticism Over Hunter Biden Probe

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Garland Would Resign if Biden Pushed Him on Trump Cases But Sees No Political Meddling

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10/3/2023

Critics Say Garland's DOJ Favors Left While Cracking Down on Right

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Posted 10/1/2023, 10:56:00 PM

Garland Defends Impartiality of Trump, Biden Probes in 60 Minutes Interview

Attorney General Merrick Garland discussed the process and timing behind federal prosecutions of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden in a 60 Minutes interview.
Garland said prosecutors are nonpartisan, follow facts and law, and determine timing of charges based on evidence gathered in investigations.
Regarding Hunter Biden probe, Garland said special counsel David Weiss is a career prosecutor appointed by Trump and he will not interfere.
On Trump investigations, Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to provide independence from Justice Department and White House.
Garland said he has a good working relationship with President Biden but would resign if asked to take action in Trump case, citing longstanding DOJ rules on not discussing pending cases.

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Relevant topic timeline:

8/1/2023

Jack Smith speaks on Trump indictment in 2020 election interference case

9/20/2023

Garland Defends DOJ Independence Amid Partisan Pressure Over Biden, Trump Probes

9/20/2023

Garland Faces GOP Grilling in House Hearing Amid DOJ Scrutiny

9/20/2023

Jordan Grills Garland Over DOJ's Handling of Hunter Biden's Potential Burisma Charges

9/21/2023

Garland Deflects Responsibility for Politicized Justice Department

9/20/2023

Garland Defends Justice Department Amid Criticism Over Hunter Biden Probe

Attorney General Merrick Garland refutes accusations of political bias by Republicans during a hearing regarding the indictment against Hunter Biden, as reported by CNN.

10/2/2023

Garland Would Resign if Biden Pushed Him on Trump Cases But Sees No Political Meddling

10/3/2023

Critics Say Garland's DOJ Favors Left While Cracking Down on Right