'Documents don’t lie': Internet rejects Merrick Garland's clarification on use of force protocol in searches of Trump and Biden residences

WASHINGTON, DC: On Tuesday, June 4, Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed former President Donald Trump's assertion that the FBI was authorized to assassinate him, refuting the claim by pointing out that the language highlighted by the embattled ex-POTUS was also present in the search warrant for President Joe Biden's residence.

Per The Hill, AG Garland clarified that the use of force policy, criticized by Trump as a directive to "take me out," is something that is “routinely part of the package for search warrants.”

What prompted Trump to allege the FBI of having a green light to assassinate him?

The statement referenced by former President Trump authorizes the use of deadly force "only when deemed necessary," such as in situations where an individual "poses an immediate threat of death or serious physical harm to the officer or another person."

“The document that’s being discussed is our standard use of force protocol, which is a limitation of the use of force, which is routinely part of the package for search warrants and was part of the package for the search of President Biden’s home as well,” Attorney General Merrick Garland explained.

Nevertheless, Trump capitalized on the use of force policy, asserting repeatedly that President Joe Biden and the Justice Department were "authorized to shoot" him.

AG Garland addressed the contentious claim head-on, arguing the "allegation is not true."

In addition to subtly criticizing Trump's assertions, Garland said in his opening remarks that "baseless and extremely dangerous falsehoods are being spread about the FBI's law enforcement operations."

Public reaction to DOJ and FBI's authorization of deadly force in searches at Trump's home

One X user remarked, "If the DOJ & FBI 'routinely' include use of 'deadly force if necessary' when searching for documents at a FORMER PRESIDENT'S HOME that is protected by the SECRET SERVICE, it is an indication that something is terribly wrong with the DOJ & FBI." [sic]

Another user said, "But Garland has no problem with using his office to politically persecute Trump." [sic]

Another user wrote, "Wouldn't be shocked. They already are using the justice system as a weapon."

One user claimed, "It’s a fact. Is Garland trying to say the FBI’s guns weren’t loaded?"

Another X user suggested, "Release the documents to put the conspiracy to rest, it’s simple."

Finally, this user tweeted, "Documents don’t lie, However Garland does."

 

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