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 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 3 | 5.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 13,793 | $62,000 | 168$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 1.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,205 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 30,224 | $670,000 | 850$ |
| Peru | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,462 | $230,000 | 219$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 6,508 | $38,000 | 35$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,458 | $2,700,000 | 1,331$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,095 | $403,000 | 379$ |
| Totals | 9 | 145,796,259 | 123,745 | $4,157,000 | 3,032$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Merrick Garland described Honduras under Hernández as a 'narco-state'.
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Norway:
Merrick Garland was the US Attorney General who commented on Otoniel's sentencing for drug trafficking.
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Peru:
Merrick Garland stated that Hernández abused his position as president of Honduras to operate the country as a narco-state.
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United Kingdom:
The people of Honduras and the United States bore the consequences, said then-attorney general Merrick Garland.
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Paraguay:
Merrick Garland, the Attorney General under President Biden, stated that Hernández abused his power to support drug trafficking conspiracies.
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Taiwan:
Merrick Garland stated that Hernandez abused his power to support drug trafficking.
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Costa Rica:
Merrick Garland is the U.S. Attorney General who stated that Juan Orlando Hernández abused his power for drug trafficking.
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Uruguay:
Merrick Garland stated that Juan Orlando Hernández abused his power to support a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
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Costa Rica:
Merrick Garland commented on the conviction of Juan Orlando Hernández, highlighting the abuse of power involved in his actions.
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United States:
Grassley specifically asked Smith whether he had met with Wray, then-Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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