During a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Merrick Garland faced questioning regarding his appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. The appointment was challenged by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who raised concerns about the constitutionality of the move.
Massie questioned Garland on the authority behind appointing a special counsel without explicit authorization from Congress. In response, Garland pointed to existing regulations that have been in place for over 30 years, spanning across different administrations. He emphasized that the issue of having a Justice Department employee serve as a special counsel has been previously addressed and adjudicated.
