The picture of a hesitant Justice Department runs contrary to the GOP allegation that the indictments of Trump were the product of a Democrat-led plot.

For months, investigators would have to wait to issue subpoenas or interview witnesses to gather new information,” the authors write, adding that Garland “had chosen to impose a very conservative interpretation of what DOJ officials called the 60-day rule,” urging prosecutors to avoid taking public investigative steps within two months of Election Day that involve candidates in that election.

  • zd9@lemmy.world
    35·
    2 days ago

    Garland is going down in the history books as a key enabler of this regime, and he’s somewhat responsible for everything happening now.

    • UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world
      231·
      2 days ago

      Probably an unpopular opinion, but if RBG had retired early we would have a better Supreme Court than we do now.

      • zd9@lemmy.world
        141·
        2 days ago

        Absolutely, she contributed by not stepping down during Obama, but that was a lesser contribution. Also Bitch McConnell would’ve just held up her confirmation forever too.