Anna Paulina Luna to Force Vote Holding AG Garland in Inherent Contempt: 'DOJ Not Above the Law'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is preparing to force a vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt for failing to provide documents related to the Justice Department's (DOJ) investigation of Hunter Biden. Luna, who chairs the House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, has been critical of the DOJ's handling of the Hunter Biden investigation, accusing them of a cover-up. In a letter to Garland, Luna alleges that the DOJ has been stonewalling her requests for information, leading her to believe that the department is hiding something. Luna's actions come as a number of House Republicans have been seeking to investigate the Hunter Biden investigation, alleging that the DOJ is politically motivated. The DOJ has defended its handling of the investigation, arguing that it is being conducted fairly and without any political influence. If the House votes to hold Garland in inherent contempt, it would be a significant escalation of the conflict between Republicans and the DOJ over the Hunter Biden investigation. It would also be the first time since 2012 that the House has voted to hold a cabinet member in inherent contempt. It remains to be seen how the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats, would react to such a move.

Summary

"Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is seeking to force a vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt for failing to provide documents related to the Hunter Biden investigation. This move comes amid accusations from Republicans that the DOJ is politically motivated in its handling of the investigation. The DOJ has defended its actions, but if the House votes to hold Garland in contempt, it would be a significant escalation in the conflict between Republicans and the DOJ."