Merrick Garland Reacts To Donald Trump's Calls To 'Let Florida Handle' Attempted Assassination Case

During a brief press briefing, AG Merrick Garland was asked about the federal case being brought against Ryan Routh for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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[caroleriffle]

The American people don't trust you Garland

[alfredortego]

The same people raiding his home are the same people investigating his attempted unaliving. Conflict of interests. If my taxes pay these thugs then I’m not paying taxes, I will not comply

[mtnyoda]

I just can no longer trust these people and I want to… but just can’t. Their unjustly actions time and time again have shown that justice is not blind and fair.

[peteyann]

@AG Garland...your tenure will soon be over, this I am confident in, as November is fast approaching. We recommend you save all of your communications and documents, and retain an attorney.

[ElizabethMills-msbo]

He looks like a lie, resign Garland your a disgrace

[MiguelReyes-ofhf]

FBI: We're going to put you in jail.
Also the FBI: We're investigating someone trying to kill you and we found nothing again.

[katereznikov]

He'll be gone soon. Thanks God he is NOT Supreme Court Justice

[romyhezser]

Garland is intimidated and he lacks confidence in his speech, i think that he is very concerned about this case and that Florida is doing their own investigation!!! I could see on his face that he is unsure and doesn't know how this case will develop as he was locked out of the Florida investigation!!! ⌛⚖️👁️

[MrMts]

This disgrace is as bad as Chris Wray of the FBI

[Landlordsplace]

Does this sound like " Bla Bla Bla Bla" come om people!

[jenniferpowers]

Merrick sucks at his job, I’m with super Trump, ……

[dennisw]

He'll spare no resources to delay until the statute of limitations run out!

[jeffmason]

Vote Trump!! He will fire these losers!!!

[Bwned]

Whoever is running these press conferences should be informed of using noise gates and audio balancing before uploading this garbage as "news" 😂😂😂

[Unrealistic-oc]

Get ready for 4 more years of REAL justice by Garland.

[Foolofatook]

The FBI is investigating and FL can do their own investigation. I really hate how Trump continues to politicize American institutions.

[Ventingthetruth]

I support President Donald J Trump and I ask that all measures are taken to ensure him and his family safety. He deserves it as a citizen and elective official of the United States of America 🙏🏽💖❤️

[JeneseMimiFisher]

SO WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG TO RESOLVE THE BUTLER ATTEMPT. YOU ARE A LIAR!!

[markwillett]

''NEW-EVIDENCE WAS DEVELOPED'', LISTEN/LOOK CAREFULLY BETWEEN THE LINES!

[timothykramer]

Trump ❤❤❤ 2 times.. but if this was joe