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.