Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the Justice Department's resolve to hold accountable those responsible for the January 6 Capitol attack, yet notably excluded Donald Trump from that commitment.
Special counsel Jack Smith's recent decision to abandon federal election interference charges against Trump illustrates how legal threats have shifted power dynamics, potentially solidifying Trump's political base.
Legal expert Stephen Saltzburg remarked on Trump's unprecedented ability to evade significant consequences, dubbing him a 'Teflon defendant' amidst ongoing legal turmoil.
The outcome of the Justice Department's legal efforts appears to confirm that the rich and powerful can navigate the legal system with considerable advantages.
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