Smerconish: What Actions Will Garland Take?

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stated that putting former President Trump on trial close to an election would not technically violate its policy against interfering in elections since he was charged last year. However, CNN’s Michael Smerconish questions whether Attorney General Merrick Garland would risk putting a former President on trial who is the nominee of his own party. The concern lies in the potential political ramifications of such an action.

Smerconish Questions Garland’s Approach

A question posed by CNN’s Michael Smerconish: Will AG Merrick Garland take the risk of putting a former President on trial, especially when he is the nominee of his party? This comes in the wake of the DOJ statement last year of charging Trump, clarifying that a trial close to an election would not violate their policy of non-interference in elections.

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