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John Cornyn: “The Special Counsel is not truly independent, even though…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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And I am interested, as part of our investigation, to find out what Merrick Garland knew and what he authorized. The Special Counsel is not truly independent, even though most people think he is independent, but he actually works under the supervision of the Attorney General. And of course, the Attorney General is a member of Joe Biden's cabinet. So I think this goes all the way to the top. And it's not just senators who were spied upon. (00:43–00:56)

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