Merrick Garland Plays Pontius Pilate

[Beastly Boy]

29. You've got to be kidding.

Did YOU read paragraph 1 of the statute? Does it make an AG's determination contingent on new evidence? Does it even make any sense that a determination to seek new evidence, which is what "investigation" entails, is contingent on new evidence?

How does DOJ's mandate to represent the interests of the office of the Presidency not conflict with investigating the President's son?

This statute gives Garland the exclusive discretion to determine whether an investigation of any matter is warranted, and whether or not to appoint a special counsel. Garland didn't HAVE to do it, but given that the conditions of section (a) and (b) of the statute have been met, why would anyone in their right mind be suspicious of Garland's decision?


And, notwithstanding your astute observation that Hunter Biden isn't president the last you checked, and neither is Trump, Hunter Biden is still the son of the serving president, and Trump is still the candidate running for the office held by the serving President.

Likewise, if Nikki Haley were to murder Chris Christie, Garland would have no business to appoint special counsel. But if she were to murder Hunter Biden, Garland would have every right to appoint one. Can you tell why this is the case?

No? C'mon, read the statute again!