Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley question AG pick Merrick Garland on immigration, Cuomo, anti-trust laws

President Joe Biden’s pick faced tough questions over his role and relationship with the president, with some senators on the Judiciary Committee referring to President Barrack Obama’s attorney general as an unflattering example.

"I can assure you I do not regard myself as anything other than the lawyer for the people of the United States," Garland said in response to a point-blank question from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

Garland faced similar questions about accountability and the possibility of weaponizing the Justice Department, but he maintained that he would put the department and the people ahead of any presidential interest.

"My job is to protect the Department of Justice," Garland said.

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[DaveSquibbSr]

To many "uh's" and "um's" this guy is lying through his teeth.

[lewiswacker]

Thank God he's not a supreme Court Justice

[vadimo]

This guy sounds like he is NOT cut out for this job. He knows absolutely NOTHING it seems like!

[Fastgt]

He won’t even admit people crossing illegally is wrong .

[wildrat]

who the hell is this guy?? he doesnt know what the hell to say half the time....

[fightingmink]

The real question from there two should be, “Are going to stop the prosecution of these domestic terrorists so that I can go home and get voted by them again?”

[Fastgt]

Dude can’t talk any better than Biden WTF

[cleokkenderson]

This is embracing this man does not qualify!

[mangate]

A.g. To investigate Ted. Cruz and Texas mess

[franklinjohn]

( The Worm Will Turn ) This is a prelude to Attorney GENERAL Garland, investigating Hawley and Cruz regarding thier part in the January 6th, insurrection

[roostercogburn]

This guy is perfect for the job. He is a yes man.

[MichaelHernandez-lcwb]

This is unbelievable! This supposed judge doesn't know his own law and he is becoming AG, what a shame!

[michaelashcroft]

Cuomo looks a bit tired. Do you think he deserves a rest?
(Woops, dropped an 'r' there)

[ubsmacked]

How can democrats get lower, never ceases to amaze

[siwenyang]

‘ I haven’t thought about it’ ‘uh’ ‘I don’t know’ AG...another guy who will definitely kill justice.

[tristanhogue]

Ummm ahhh ummm ahhh I don't know ... he has no qualifications to do this job he has no experience 😢😢😢

[UbMAN]

So sad that Merrick Garland has so little clue.

[boydlittou]

Garland dances around a lot of questions.

[edithnorman]

It's embarrassing to listen to this guy.

[williamwilliams]

Yeah we'll trust you just like we trust pelosi and Schumer