"Garland Faces GOP Scrutiny Over Special Counsel and DOJ Actions"
TL;DR
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie questioned Attorney General Merrick Garland on the constitutionality of appointing Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee investigations into former President Donald Trump. Massie argued that Smith's appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution, citing briefs by former Attorney General Ed Meese. Garland defended the appointment, stating it follows long-standing regulations.
Topics:top-newspolitics#constitutionality#jack-smith#merrick-garland#politics#special-counsel#thomas-massie
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