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Merrick Garland: “Based on recent developments, including the former president's announcement that he is a candidate for president in the…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2023
Based on recent developments, including the former president's announcement that he is a candidate for president in the next election and the sitting president’s stated intention to be a candidate as well, I have concluded that it is in the public interest to appoint a special counsel.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Merrick Garland provides rationale for appointing special counsels for both Biden and Trump.

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