Politico’s recent exposé delves into President Joe Biden’s alleged strategies to exploit potential trials of former President Donald Trump as a means to secure re-election. The investigation sheds light on Biden’s purported frustration with Attorney General Merrick Garland for perceived delays in Trump-related investigations and the appointment of special counsels to probe Biden and his family.

Basically admitting that Biden planned on using/abusing Trump’s prosecutions to win the presidency

— John Hasson (@SonofHas) February 10, 2024

Amidst concerns over Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on Biden’s handling of classified information, revelations about Biden’s memory lapses regarding his son’s death and vice presidency have further fueled tensions between the White House and the Justice Department.

Biden’s private grievances about the length of his son’s probe and fears of its impact on Hunter Biden’s well-being are highlighted, alongside his belief that Garland should not have succumbed to external pressures by appointing special counsels.

Garland’s insistence on maintaining impartiality, despite Biden’s desire for more politicized investigations, has led to mounting frustrations within the administration. Reports also suggest Biden’s dissatisfaction with the pace of Trump-related probes, with suggestions that earlier action by Garland could have led to trials already underway.

The clash between Biden and Garland underscores broader concerns about the politicization of law enforcement and the challenges faced by the administration in navigating legal and political controversies. As Biden seeks to balance these challenges while preserving his re-election prospects, doubts linger about his ability to effectively manage the political fallout.