'Still in denial': James Comer faces backlash after he demands Merrick Garland put 'on trial' over crashing Biden impeachment probe

Comer suggested that Attorney General Merrick Garland should be put 'on trial' for allegedly obstructing the GOP's investigation into Joe Biden
PUBLISHED MAY 31, 2024
James Comer asserted that the failure of his investigation was due to Attorney General Merrick Garland’s alleged obstruction (James Comer/Facebook, Getty Images)
James Comer asserted that the failure of his investigation was due to Attorney General Merrick Garland’s alleged obstruction (James Comer/Facebook, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: On Wednesday, May 29, Representative James Comer, the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee, made a dramatic accusation against Attorney General Merrick Garland, demanding that he be put "on trial" for supposedly obstructing the GOP's investigation into President Joe Biden, according to Mediaite.

Comer's incendiary remarks, made during an appearance on Newsmax TV, drew immediate and widespread backlash online, with critics across social media platforms ridiculing the congressman.



 

James Comer calls for Merrick Garland's trial over obstruction of probe into Joe Biden

Comer, during an interview with Newsmax hosts Shaun Kraisman and Emma Rechenberg, demanded that Garland be put "on trial" over a probe into President Biden.

This investigation, which has been ongoing for years, has notably struggled to gain traction, even among conservative media outlets and Republicans.

Comer has led numerous hearings as part of an impeachment inquiry into Biden. However, the inquiry has been widely criticized for its lack of substantial evidence. Journalists, legal experts, and even some Republicans have repeatedly pointed out the absence of any concrete proof of wrongdoing by the president.

During Wednesday's episode of Newsmax TV’s 'National Report', Comer asserted that the failure of his investigation was due to Garland’s alleged obstruction.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 22: Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland testifies during his confirma
James Comer's incendiary remarks about Merrick Garland were made during an appearance on Newsmax TV (Getty Images)

He called for Garland to be investigated and tried for his actions regarding Hunter Biden. The discussion shifted to these accusations following a question about Trump’s gag order. "Absolutely not," Comer responded when asked if the Justice Department would investigate the gag order.

"I think that Merrick Garland should be investigated. If anyone should be on trial, it should be Merrick Garland. If you look at all the obstruction he has demonstrated in my investigation of Biden family corruption, that alone would get a normal attorney general in front of some type of court," he continued.

Comer's probe into the Biden family has faced numerous challenges and setbacks. Despite multiple hearings and extensive efforts, the investigation has yet to produce substantial evidence of any crimes or misconduct by POTUS.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) speaks to reporters following the closed-door deposition of Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and House Judiciary Committee in the O'Neill House Office Building on February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. The meeting is part of the Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
James Comer calls for Merrick Garland's trial over alleged obstruction of a probe into the Biden family (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

James Comer's remarks about putting Merrick Garland on trial prompt mockery online

Comer's remarks about putting Garland on trial prompted an avalanche of criticism and ridicule on the internet. One user remarked, "Comer is still in the denial stage over the devastating loss of his Biden impeachment fantasy." Another user echoed this sentiment, saying, "Comer claimed he had all this evidence ... now he's blaming his failures on someone else."

Criticism continued with comments such as, "James Comer was rolled out to make other Republicans seem comparatively less stupid," and, "James Comer has no credibility and is a complete jacka**."

A particularly harsh critique came from a user who wrote, "Comer, like MAGA, is a failure. Blaming others for his own failure just makes Comer a real MAGA." Another user added, "This Comer fool never gets tired of being a laughingstock."

The backlash didn’t stop there. One user stated, "The only people dumber than James Comer are the idiots that voted for him," while another commented, "America is in distress because of stupid people like Comer and the idiots who believe him."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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