Gallego: Merrick Garland was a 'coward' over Jan. 6 (Cheyanne M. Daniels/Politico)
Senator Ruben Gallego criticized former Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling his handling of January 6 prosecutions 'cowardly.'
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Senator Ruben Gallego labeled former Attorney General Merrick Garland a "coward" for his handling of January 6 prosecutions, highlighting ongoing progressive frustration with the Justice Department's pace and scope in holding insurrectionists accountable.
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