As Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms, Democrats are directing their outrage not at their political opponents, but at an unexpected figure: Attorney General Merrick Garland. The blame game has reached new heights, with top Democrats accusing Garland of fumbling their efforts to take Trump down legally before he could stage a political comeback.
Their frustration stems from what they see as Garland’s delay in appointing a special prosecutor after the January 6 Capitol incident. Critics like former House Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler claim Garland’s hesitation allowed Trump’s legal team to stall proceedings, effectively clearing the path for his 2024 campaign.
Biden himself reportedly regrets appointing Garland, as whispers of dissatisfaction grow among party members. Figures like Adam Schiff and Bennie Thompson have openly criticized Garland for failing to act swiftly against what they allege were higher-level orchestrators of January 6.
This public airing of grievances reveals the Democrats’ reliance on legal maneuvers rather than winning over voters with strong policies. Their inability to stop Trump has underscored the ineffectiveness of their narrative, as Americans increasingly see the legal battles as politically motivated theater.
Ultimately, their strategy appears to have backfired, with Trump’s enduring popularity and resilience in the face of relentless attacks proving that their obsession with taking him down has only strengthened his base.
