Gaetz Pushes Garland to Disprove ‘Conspiracy Theory’ That DOJ ‘Coordinated Lawfare Against Trump’

Attorney General Merrick Garland insists the claim the Department of Justice (DOJ) coordinated prosecutions of former President Donald Trump is a conspiracy theory.

But, when he was given the chance to commit to debunk that theory, his answer did not satisfy Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).

During a hearing on Tuesday, Gaetz said, “Mr. Attorney General, you’ve told us that it’s a dangerous conspiracy theory to allege that the Department of Justice is communicating with these state and local prosecutions against Trump.”

“You can clear it up for us right now, will the Department of Justice provide to the committee all documents, all correspondence between the department and Alvin Bragg’s office, and Fani Willis’ office, and Letitia James’ office?” he asked.

Garland responded by pointing the state and local offices are “independent offices,” but Gaetz interjected, “The question is whether or not you will provide all your documents and correspondence. That’s the question. I don’t need a history lesson.”

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“We do not control those offices, they make their own decisions…” Garland began.

But, Gaetz interrupted, “The question is whether you communicate with them, not whether you control them.”