Former President Donald Trump has made a forceful call for Congress to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt.
According to Just The News, Trump directed the House to take action against Garland over his non-compliance with the subpoena issued. The Attorney General had not responded to demands related to a case involving audio recordings of President Joe Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur.
Adding fuel to Trump's directive, Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has already stepped into the arena. Last month, she introduced a resolution to fine Garland $10,000 daily until he abides by the subpoena. Luna's move stemmed from the Justice Department's decision not to pursue action against Garland.
“Republicans MUST GET TOUGH about stopping weaponization and cheating,” Trump stressed. He further suggested that investigations into special counsel Jack Smith, who is handling multiple criminal investigations involving Trump, should be pursued.
The resolution Luna presented deviates from the norm. In regular inherent contempt cases, the House Sergeant at Arms would detain the Attorney General to bring him before the chamber. However, Luna proposed the daily fines as an alternative measure.
Trump's rallying cry to Republicans hinges on preventing what he views as systemic bias and misconduct. "They may just be coming for me and my elections today, but they will come for all the Republicans very soon if they succeed!" Trump warned.
In response to the ongoing battle, the House Judiciary Committee has also taken a proactive step by filing a lawsuit against Garland. This move targets the Attorney General's refusal to comply with the subpoena regarding the interviewed tapes. The tapes have been a point of significant contention, with President Biden exerting executive privilege over them.
Republicans, vehemently rejecting the executive privilege claim, argued that they have access to a transcript of Biden's interview. The legal back and forth has only heightened the sense of urgency surrounding the matter.
As the situation continues to unfold, the House is expected to vote on the contempt measure against Garland on Wednesday evening. This forthcoming vote will dictate whether the resolution to fine the Attorney General will pass.
Former President Trump's active involvement in this issue underscores his enduring influence and the ongoing tensions between him and the current administration. The enforcement of the inherent contempt resolution, whether through fines or traditional methods, could set a precedent for handling non-compliance with congressional subpoenas.
As the House prepares to cast its vote, the implications of this decision hold significant weight for the political landscape. The interplay between the executive and legislative branches is once again front and center in American governance.
In conclusion, Former President Donald Trump has called for the House to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt due to his failure to comply with a congressional subpoena. Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has introduced a resolution to fine Garland $10,000 a day.
Trump’s stance is rooted in accusations of weaponization and cheating, urging Republicans to take action against such behavior. The House Judiciary Committee has filed a lawsuit against Garland, challenging executive privilege over certain tapes. The House will vote on the contempt measure on Wednesday evening.
