Jay KuoAug 10, 2023

There’s been much criticism of Merrick Garland for taking as he did to get where we finally are. But I see things a bit differently, based on how his Justice Department laid the groundwork for these new and novel charges against Trump. Read my analysis here:

https://statuskuo.substack.com/p/was-merrick-garlands-approach-correct?sd=pf

Was Merrick Garland’s Approach Correct All Along?

I’m going to say something that might make me a bit unpopular. From where I sit, Attorney General Merrick Garland has taken a logical and reasonable legal path all along. How can I say this, though, given that January 6, 2021 is now more than two and a half years behind us, and ex-president Trump was only just this month charged with federal crimes such as obstruction of Congress and conspiracy?

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Show threadMs. Missy
@jaykuo I understand the argument but are we sure that having precedent set and the legal concepts defined wasn't just a side benefit to Garland dragging his feet rather than a purposeful plan, knowing precedent would be set and legal terms would be better defined after he dragged his feet? Hm.
Aug 10, 2023 at 4:31pmWeb
Show threadMaryPotAug 10, 2023

@MsMissy @jaykuo

I doubt it. Garland seems to have thought this through quite thoroughly. They wouldn't have kept 45 on ice for so long if there weren't a realization of the stakes and a plan to minimize the risk of him getting off scott free.

Show threadPamela EhnAug 16, 2023
@MsMissy @jaykuo no. God no. You’ve never had a lawsuit bogged down in court for years and it shows. Criminal cases can take up to five years to get to trial. If anything, Garland and the DOJ has been moving at lightning speed. And the question still remains: do you want it fast or do you want it right? The worst thing that could happen is a sloppy prosecution because that will result in an acquittal, the worst possible outcome. An acquittal would render Trump et al. untouchable.