Posted 1/5/2024, 5:11:09 PM
Garland Condemns Rise in Threats Against Public Officials, Vows Accountability for January 6 Attackers
- Attorney General Merrick Garland denounced a "deeply disturbing spike" in threats against public officials recently
- He said threats have been made against FBI agents, judges, political candidates, members of Congress, military members, and election workers
- This week there were bomb threats made against multiple courthouses
- An individual was arrested for threatening to kill a Congress member and their children
- Garland reiterated the Justice Department will hold all January 6 perpetrators accountable, including Trump for his role in the attack