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 | 2 | 6.50 | 0.05% | +50% | 331,002,651 | 229,757 | $21,000,000 | 14,577$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 4,681 | $530,000 | 246$ |
| Norway | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,791 | $403,000 | 282$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 65,938 | $280,000 | 84$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,177 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 6 | 572,445,488 | 306,344 | $22,218,100 | 15,191$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Merrick Garland was the attorney general who imposed a moratorium on federal executions.
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Ireland:
Merrick Garland was the attorney general who imposed a moratorium on federal executions.
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Norway:
Merrick Garland was nominated by Obama to take over after Ginsburg's death.
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Sweden:
He is the Attorney General criticized for his slow response to the Capitol riot.
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United States:
Jessica D. Aber thanked Attorney General Garland for his steadfast leadership.
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United States:
Merrick Garland was the Attorney General who stated that no one should live in fear of hate-fueled violence after Crusius's sentencing.
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United States:
Jessica Aber acknowledged Attorney General Merrick Garland for his steadfast leadership.
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Sweden:
Merrick Garland has been criticized for the slow pace of the legal process regarding Trump.
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United States:
Under President Joe Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Department of Justice announced a new national strategy to combat domestic terrorism.
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Argentina:
Merrick Garland is the Attorney General who created a team to hold Russian leaders accountable for war crimes.
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