Republicans' Contempt Effort Against AG Garland

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
Republicans are moving forward with trying to hold AG Garland in contempt despite President Biden asserting executive privilege over the audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur. The House Judiciary Committee voted to approve a contempt resolution against Garland for not turning over recordings. The DOJ and White House expressed concerns about potential manipulation of the tapes by GOP lawmakers.

Key Points

  • House Judiciary Committee approved contempt resolution against AG Garland.
  • President Biden formally asserted executive privilege over the audio of his interview with special counsel Hur.
  • DOJ and White House expressed concerns about potential manipulation of the tapes by GOP lawmakers.

Pros

  • President Biden asserting executive privilege can protect Attorney General Garland from criminal exposure.

Cons

  • Republicans moving forward with contempt efforts may lead to unnecessary conflict.
  • Concerns about potential manipulation of audio recordings by GOP lawmakers.