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Garland had previously indicated during his confirmation hearings that he would “look into January 6 at all levels” but failed to deliver promptly, focusing instead on lower-level prosecutions. This decision, according to Hoenig, had ramifications that perpetuated ambiguity and delay, allowing Trump to diminish the seriousness of the charges against him while campaigning for the presidency.
Conclusion
As the curtain falls on this pivotal chapter in American political history, the implications of timing, public perception, and prosecutorial strategy loom large. Smith’s motions signal an end to certain legal pursuits against Trump, yet they also evoke speculation on how differently the narrative could have unfolded had Garland acted without delay.