On Monday, the House Oversight Committee took a significant step, contemplating holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The reason behind this potential action stems from Garland’s refusal to comply with a subpoena demanding the submission of audio files of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Hur. House Oversight Chairman James Comer is spearheading this endeavor, emphasizing the critical role these recordings play in investigating President Biden’s handling of classified documents.

House Oversight Chairman James Comer underscored the importance of these recordings, stating, “These audio recordings are important to our investigation of President Biden’s willful retention of classified documents and his fitness to be President of the United States.”

US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene reported on the Mark meeting when she appeared on Tuesday’s evening program WarRoom Battlefield with Steve Bannon. She also gave details on her bill to defund Jack Smith, just in time for the looming Wednesday Weaponization of Government meeting.

So, a lot is going on in the next two days.

Here is some of what MTG told Bannon:

@RepMTG throws down on nothing being done to stop the weaponization of the DOJ. She has a bill ready to DeFUND Jack Smith and his thugs that @SpeakerJohnson refuses to even bring to the floor! pic.twitter.com/5xfR4lsWSg

— Bama_Jeans (@bamajayt) May 14, 2024

The markup for the resolution to hold Garland in contempt is scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. This decision follows a report from the Washington Examiner, which initially divulged the House Judiciary Committee’s intention to pursue similar actions against Garland.

A markup meeting for contempt of Congress is a session held by a congressional committee to discuss and potentially vote on whether to hold an individual in contempt for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas or requests for information. During the markup meeting, committee members review evidence, debate the situation, and may draft and amend a resolution to hold the individual in contempt. If the committee decides to hold the individual in contempt, the resolution is voted on, and if approved, it may be sent to the full chamber for further consideration and a final vote. If the individual is ultimately found in contempt, consequences may include fines, imprisonment, or other penalties.

More on the Contempt charges:

🚨BREAKING🚨

We have released our report recommending Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress.

We will mark up the resolution and accompanying report on Thursday.

Link: https://t.co/mlVDBEZaHG pic.twitter.com/QVgH2CmJk1

— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) May 14, 2024

Furthermore, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced her own resolution to hold Garland accountable, opting for inherent contempt, a method distinct from standard judiciary proceedings. If found guilty, Garland could face severe consequences, including fines and up to one year in prison. This precedent was recently demonstrated in the case of former Trump administration official Peter Navarro, who was fined $9,500 and sentenced to four months in prison after being held in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the Jan. 6 committee.

On the WarRoom program, Greene emphasized the significance of meaningful action in Congress, stressing the need for effective leadership and accountability. She criticized the current state of committee hearings, noting the growing frustration among Americans with politicians’ inefficacy.

Here is more of what she told Bannon:

I have a bill to SHUT DOWN Jack Smith’s political prosecution of President Trump.

Speaker Johnson needs to have the courage to leverage the power of the purse with the Senate and get it passed! pic.twitter.com/FvcxLHBHzt

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) May 14, 2024

“We need a speaker of the house that knows how to wield power and knows. When he walks in the room so that our subpoenas actually mean something because right now they really don’t mean anything at all,” Greene remarked, pointing to the lack of efficacy in the current congressional system.

She further highlighted the disconnect between politicians and the populace: “They don’t want to see us talk for 5 minutes on committees. They’re fed up with it.” Greene called attention to Speaker Johnson’s leadership, alleging a prioritization of pressure over what’s right and expressing concern over allocating funds, particularly regarding priorities like Ukraine over domestic issues.

As the markup meeting approaches, the House Oversight Committee gears up to deliberate on Attorney General Garland’s fate. The outcome of this session will not only impact Garland’s future but also have broader implications for the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch.

For more context, watch the full WarRoom clip from Tuesday night.

MTG Blasts Mike Johnson For Doing Nothing To Stop The Weaponization Of The DOJ