AG Garland defends appointment of special counsel in Trump indictment

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Attorney General Merrick Garland defended his role in the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump, stating that it was "completely consistent" with regulations. Garland also praised special counsel Jack Smith's "integrity" and "independence" and refused to comment on the specifics of Trump's indictment. Trump has been charged with 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling and concealment of highly sensitive national security documents upon leaving office in January of 2021.
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