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Merrick Garland praises Jan. 6 work and DOJ independence as Donald Trump return looms

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Merrick Garland : "You have worked to pursue justice, not politics. That is the truth, and nothing can change it" Garland appointed special counsels to lead investigations of Trump , Joe Biden , and Hunter Biden .

The department has become a political hot potato as Trump has pilloried two federal criminal cases it brought against him.

The cases against Trump have dissolved in the wake of his election victory.

Several past statements from Trump have fueled worries that a DOJ commitment to independence could come under strain, such as his June , 2023 post on Truth Social asking, "When will Joe Biden be Indicted for his many crimes against our Nation?" This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Merrick Garland praises Jan. 6 work and DOJ independence as Donald Trump return looms.

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