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Garland Refutes Claims of Directing DOJ Official to Prosecute Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland denies involvement in Matthew Colangelo's move to the Manhattan DA's office, amidst GOP scrutiny.

  • Rep. Matt Gaetz questioned Garland about the DOJ's connection with local prosecutors handling Trump cases.
  • Garland stated he had no role in Colangelo's transition to the Manhattan DA's office.
  • Gaetz demanded all correspondence between the DOJ and prosecutors to be disclosed.
  • Garland reiterated that the DOJ does not control local prosecutors' decisions.
  • Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York City last week.
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