Headlines 4 August 2023

Sen. JD Vance announces a hold on all DOJ nominees

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Sen. JD Vance and Donald Trump.

CINCINNATI – In response to the unprecedented weaponization of the Department of Justice against President Donald J. Trump, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) announced a hold on all future DOJ nominees. 

Senator Vance issued the following statement after first announcing his hold policy:
 
“Donald Trump is merely the latest victim of a Department of Justice that cares more about politics than law enforcement. Merrick Garland’s department harasses Christians for pro-life advocacy, but allows hardened criminals to walk our streets unpunished. This must stop, and I will do everything in my ability to ensure it does,” said Senator Vance. “Starting today, I will hold all Department of Justice nominations. If Merrick Garland wants to use these officials to harass Joe Biden’s political opponents, we will grind his department to a halt.”
 
One week ago, Senator Vance followed through on his hold policy by freezing an effort by Senate Democrats to confirm a DOJ nominee by unanimous consent.

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