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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 2 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 578,171 | $21,000,000 | 36,681$ |
| Totals | 2 | 331,002,651 | 578,171 | $21,000,000 | 36,681$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Then-Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke about the network to silence and kill Alinejad.
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United States:
Jack Smith had turned over his final report to then-Attorney General Merrick Garland before he left his post.
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France:
Merrick Garland, the predecessor of Pam Bondi, was never questioned about the Epstein case during Joe Biden's presidency.
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United States:
Bondi deflected to her predecessor as attorney general, Merrick Garland, during the hearing.
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Canada:
Merrick Garland, then-U.S. Attorney General, criticized TD for being 'convenient for criminals.'
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United Kingdom:
Merrick Garland was the Attorney General who appointed Jack Smith.
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Spain:
Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special prosecutor to investigate Donald Trump.
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United States:
Attorney General Merrick Garland appears before a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
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Guatemala:
Merrick Garland is the Attorney General who prohibited the use of search warrants against journalists.
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United States:
Merrick Garland's protections for the press were weakened by Pam Bondi's revised policy.
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