Gabbard Criticizes Garland's DOJ Speech on Political Neutrality
Tulsi Gabbard and Trump campaign accuse Attorney General Merrick Garland of hypocrisy following his vow to keep the DOJ apolitical.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland asserted that the DOJ will not be used as a political weapon during a speech to department staff.
- Tulsi Gabbard, now an Independent and Trump ally, mocked Garland's remarks, claiming the DOJ is currently politicized and has been for years.
- Gabbard cited her own experience of being placed on a 'secret domestic terrorist list' after criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris.
- The Trump campaign echoed Gabbard's sentiments, accusing Garland of waging 'lawfare' against Trump with politically motivated prosecutions.
- Garland's speech comes amid Republican claims that the DOJ is biased, especially in light of multiple criminal cases against Trump.