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Joe Biden’s attorney general Merrick Garland has now left the building.
Friday afternoon, just three days ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, Garland was given the traditional “clap-out” by employees of the Department of Justice as he stepped off the elevator, walked through the hallways and out the front door to a waiting vehicle that whisked him away.
Prior to joining the Justice Department, Garland, 72, was a judge for the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. He was appointed to that role by former president Bill Clinton.
Former president Barack Obama appointed Garland to serve as a Supreme Court justice in March 2016, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. However, that was thwarted by then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who refused to hold a hearing or vote on his nomination, arguing that it was too close to the next presidential election. McConnell’s decision then left the Supreme Court vacancy for President Donald Trump to fill.
Joe Biden nominated Garland to serve as U.S. Attorney General in January 2021, and he was confirmed in a 70-30 vote.
Garland has drawn the wrath of conservatives, as the DOJ and the FBI under his watch have repeatedly brought cases against Trump supporters and Trump himself. Meanwhile, he has been accused of going light on Hunter Biden.
Friday evening, the Justice Department posted a video on social media, as Garland was honored by DOJ employees with the traditional “clap-out” while walking out of the building for the last time.
Thank you for your service, Mr. Attorney General! pic.twitter.com/Lp9cbtuLQT
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) January 18, 2025
Podcast host and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino re-posted the video and wrote, “This guy belongs in handcuffs.”
This guy belongs in handcuffs. https://t.co/bmzF3iNsxl
— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) January 18, 2025
Conservatives on social media are agreeing with that sentiment in droves.
“I really hope he is investigated and held accountable,” wrote Ryan.
“He NEEDS to be in prison!!” X user Tim wrote.
“All the applause are the uniparty Trump now has to work with,” Troy wrote.
“Fire everyone in this video,” declared David Freeman.
Fire everyone in this video.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 18, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ spokesperson Jeremy Redfern, wrote, “Never thought we’d see someone do more damage to the credibility of the DoJ than Eric Holder, but then Merrick Garland happened.”
Never thought we’d see someone do more damage to the credibility of the DoJ than Eric Holder, but then Merrick Garland happened. https://t.co/oUTFqJ91KB
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) January 18, 2025
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) wrote, “Merrick Garland presided over the wicked weaponization of the federal government against the American people. He has caused irreparable damage to the institution. Good riddance.”
Merrick Garland presided over the wicked weaponization of the federal government against the American people.
He has caused irreparable damage to the institution.
Good riddance. https://t.co/ffsUowfJ2R
— Congressman Kevin Hern (@repkevinhern) January 18, 2025
RNC Research wrote, “Good riddance, Merrick Garland — you pathetic hack. @PamBondi will finally restore dignity to the DOJ. MAGA!”
Good riddance, Merrick Garland — you pathetic hack.@PamBondi will finally restore dignity to the DOJ. MAGA! https://t.co/EO8hgVnQre
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 18, 2025
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