House Republicans' skepticism towards DOJ's action on criminal referral against Merrick Garland

House Republicans are skeptical that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will act on their criminal referral against Attorney General Merrick Garland, citing recent prosecutions and guilty verdicts for former Trump administration aides following similar referrals.

Political Critique: Biden vs. Trump

President Joe Biden referred to former President Donald Trump as a convicted felon at a Connecticut fundraising event, criticizing Trump's assault on the American system of justice following his 34 guilty verdicts in a New York trial over payments to Stormy Daniels. Biden emphasized the danger of dismissing the verdict as rigged.

Threats and Violence Following Donald Trump's Guilty Verdicts

After former President Donald Trump's 34 felony guilty verdicts, there has been a surge of violent rhetoric targeting the prosecutors, judge, and jurors involved in the case, reminiscent of threats seen before the Capitol attack. Trump and his supporters are spreading disinformation and inciting violence against those involved in the legal proceedings.