Merrick Garland
Merrick Garland is an American lawyer and jurist, serving as the Attorney General of the United States since March 2021. He previously held the position of Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Garland is known for his extensive legal expertise, particularly in areas related to national security and civil rights. In the context of the opioid crisis, he has emphasized the need to tackle the international trafficking of fentanyl, which is largely sourced from China, asserting that the global trade in this deadly substance poses a significant threat to public health in the United States.
Born on Nov 13, 1952 (72 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27 | 5.00 | 0.49% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 1,795,248 | $21,000,000 | 113,897$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 76,427 | $1,200,000 | 711$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,139 | $62,000 | 38$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 243,344 | $2,900,000 | 511$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,895 | $48,000 | 30$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,362 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 33 | 1,946,385,861 | 2,156,679 | $27,915,100 | 115,915$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Venezuela:
Merrick Garland, the then Attorney General of the United States, expressed gratitude for the capture of Rafael Caro Quintero.
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United States:
Former Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith to oversee the investigation.
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United States:
Smith was tapped by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 to investigate the alleged effort by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Ireland:
Merrick Garland is the US attorney general who commented on the threat posed by Iran.
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United States:
Garland slams conspiracy theories targeting DOJ and FBI operation.
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United States:
Garland slams conspiracy theories targeting DOJ and FBI operation.
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United States:
Garland slams conspiracy theories targeting DOJ and FBI operation.
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United States:
Garland slams conspiracy theories targeting DOJ and FBI operation
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United States:
Garland slams conspiracy theories targeting DOJ and FBI operation.
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United States:
Garland slams conspiracy theories targeting DOJ and FBI operation.
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