Senator JD Vance just put a hold on all Justice Department nominees over the prosecution of Trump.
According to Chad Pergram, Vance says “If Merrick Garland wants to use these officials to harass Joe Biden’s political opponents, we will grind his department to a halt.”
GOP OH Sen Vance puts a hold on all DoJ nominees because of prosecution of Trump. Vance. "If Merrick Garland wants to use these officials to harass Joe Biden’s political opponents, we will grind his department to a halt."
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 13, 2023
Vance confirmed this via his Twitter account:
Until Merrick Garland stops using his agency to harass Joe Biden’s political opponents, I will hold all DoJ nominees. pic.twitter.com/UVRwi6Ue01
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) June 13, 2023
I applaud this move however, being the new Senator on the block, I wonder how long he’ll hold out. Because I just don’t see Merrick Garland changing his way anytime soon.