Rube Reaper
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In sum, it is critical that Garland do the job that he was sworn to do — to uphold the law. If serious crimes are committed by anyone, those crimes should be prosecuted. Politics is not an exception to the criminal laws of the U.S. Powerful people, including presidents and former presidents, are subject to prosecution just like anyone else who commits a crime.
Garland should proceed with respect to Trump as recommended by career Justice Department prosecutors. If he believes he needs to appoint one or more special counsels to investigate and make prosecutorial decisions, he should do so. The one thing Garland cannot do is decline to enforce the law when he is sworn to uphold it.
Garland should proceed with respect to Trump as recommended by career Justice Department prosecutors. If he believes he needs to appoint one or more special counsels to investigate and make prosecutorial decisions, he should do so. The one thing Garland cannot do is decline to enforce the law when he is sworn to uphold it.
Opinion | There's no good reason Merrick Garland should bow out of a Trump prosecution
Some legal commentators argue that the Justice Department could have a conflict of interest because prosecuting Trump could appear to be political.
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