Matthew Whitaker tells Newsmax that the decision not to charge Garland is a clear example of a ‘Two-Tier System’

Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker told Newsmax on Monday that the decision by the Biden Administration’s Department of Justice not to charge Attorney General Merrick Garland with contempt of Congress exemplifies a two-tier system of justice.

Last week, the House voted to hold Garland in contempt for refusing to provide the audio tapes of the president’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

Whitaker highlighted the inconsistency in treating contempt charges, stating, “If Congress holds someone in contempt — whether that is Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, or Merrick Garland — they should be treated the same.” He criticized the Department of Justice for not recusing Garland from the decision and emphasized the need for equal treatment of all referrals for contempt.

He noted the importance of respecting Congress’ oversight abilities and lamented the weakening of the legislative branch compared to the Founding Fathers’ intentions. Whitaker described the DOJ’s decision as a partisan move to conceal the recording before the election, predicting its release after the election with no impact.

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