Trump Rocked: DOJ Taps New Criminal Prosecutor But A.G. Garland Will Make Indictment Call

Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the criminal probes of Donald Trump, a move drawing criticism from some. Former Federal prosecutor Joyce Vance and former SDNY Chief David Kelley join MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber on the legal reality of Garland’s decision.



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#Trump #Garland #DOJ

[s.mcgonigal]

Garland said the first case is about whether "any person" had been involved in the insurrection. Does that include the Congress people who did? I sure hope so, because they should NOT be allowed to serve in Congress after their involvement. There is a LAW against that, and it needs to be followed, and not ignored!

[sixbladeknife]

Anyone else would’ve been tried and locked up long ago. Disgusting double standards in this country.

[janetacquilano]

I am so proud of Garland!! He is serving the People 🇺🇸 The mass of traitors( which grows daily) needs a war crimes prosecutor.

[rinlo]

Trump being considered a "candidate, " and reaping any benefits from that, when the 2024 presidential election is TWO YEARS AWAY is appalling.

[michaelmallin]

Imagine if you were a bank robber but not a very good one and you are caught red handed with all the money that wasn't yours. Just declare that you are running for president!

[lenrey]

Can't stand to listen to Garland anymore. First, it was, no one is above the law, and now, Trump is special.

[greenbrain]

I really like it when Joyce Vance speaks. So thoughtful, eloquent, and on point.

[lornaharris]

Take them down, The people have spoken !

[theresarojas]

It’s about time I only hope & pray this is no delayed because the more time he is around he is just making things more worst the man belongs in prison he is a traitor he comitted treason.🤬🤬🔐

[gerjamrock]

How does this look to ppl in prison for none violent crime get arrested no bond straight to prison investigation takes one month .wtf is this justice system equals

[NewEnglandInSeattle]

So after all the investigations he's announcing an investigation.

[tracymeskel]

So now we have a special counsel. Is it going to take two years to see a report, and no indictments to anyone who needs to be indicted.

[AndyM_YYY]

Just charge him and make sure everyone can watch the trials on TV and decide for themselves if they are fair.

[anthill]

Jack Smith might as well be a "saint" and all the nut-jobs in the GOP would still call him political and biased.

[pkghalm]

How many investigations are they going to do on this guy? This is like that movie groundhog day.

[janiekcarney]

I’m disappointed in the justice system.

[ChimPanion]

It's in the publics interest to just file charges!

[JanJan-Yd-dx]

Thank you Mr. Smith for coming to Washington and God speed to you. Blessings to you to reveal the truth and fight for the safety and sanity of our marvelous country!

[markrinella]

Wasn't that what the "1/6 committee " was supposed to have done x8 already??

[a.l]

Can we see some charges??? Jan. 6? Secret documents?