"US attorney general praises Smith’s independence and accountability; Republican senators step up threats over Trump charges."
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/donald-trump-indictment-merrick-garland-defends-special-prosecutor-jack-smith-in-first-comments-on-charges-live/ar-AA1cxwR6
"Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday insisted he “followed” all proper regulations in the Department of Justice’s indictment of former President Donald Trump as he stood behind the “integrity” of special counsel Jack Smith.
Garland handpicked Smith to be special counsel in November, insisting at the time that Smith’s decision would be made “independent” of him despite his role as the head of the Justice Department and chief law enforcement officer."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/donald-trump-arrested-garland-defends-jack-smith-s-integrity-after-barrage-of-attacks/ar-AA1cyw6o
"Garland said Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith was a career, veteran prosecutor who assembled a experienced team.
“He has assembled a group of experienced and talented prosecutors and agents who share his commitment to integrity and the rule of law," Garland said before meeting with U.S. attorneys."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/integrity-and-the-rule-of-law-garland-voices-support-for-doj-after-trump-arraignment/ar-AA1cyiN8
"Garland, however, staunchly defended the special counsel’s “integrity” and “independence” during his brief remarks Wednesday."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ag-garland-defends-his-role-in-trump-indictment-completely-consistent-with-regulations/ar-AA1czfGD
Attorney General Garland emphasizes special counsel's 'independence' in Trump probe
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/attorney-general-garland-emphasizes-special-counsels-independence-in-trump-probe/ar-AA1cy9mO