'I Do' — Mitch McConnell Openly Supports Merrick Garland As Biden's Attorney General
Mitch McConnell famously stalled Merrick Garland’s confirmation to the Supreme Court to replace Antonin Scalia during the final year of Barack Obama’s presidency.
The gig eventually went to Neil Gorsuch.
Now, Garland is set to become attorney general in Joe Biden’s Department of Justice, with great support from…McConnell.
From The Hill:
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told Politico Tuesday he will back Merrick Garland’s nomination for attorney general.
Asked by the publication whether he supported Garland’s nomination, the minority leader replied “I do.” However, the outlet reported that the senator did not elaborate further on his reasoning for the decision.
WATCH:
WATCH: Senator Josh Hawley grills Biden's nominee for Attorney General Merrick Garland on the assaults on federal buildings during the summer riots pic.twitter.com/hY6pMiNgcM
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 22, 2021
Another couple of clips from the hearing…
Sen. John Kennedy asks Judge Garland if he believes biological men should compete in female sports:
GARLAND: "This is a very difficult societal question."
KENNEDY: "I know but you're going to be Attorney General." pic.twitter.com/Rsd9ItyI6G
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 22, 2021
HAWLEY: "Do you believe that illegal entry at America's border should remain a crime?"
GARLAND: "I just haven't thought about that question… I don't know of a proposal to decriminalize but still make it unlawful to enter." pic.twitter.com/RDSRsdCabu
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 22, 2021
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