Cruz Criticizes Garland's Decision to Appoint Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Case

Senator Ted Cruz criticizes appointment of David Weiss as special counsel

Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has criticized U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for appointing Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation. Cruz's criticism stems from Weiss's involvement in a plea deal that was initially accepted but later rejected by a federal judge, causing controversy.

Cruz accuses Weiss of covering up criminality and protecting Joe Biden

Senator Ted Cruz criticized the appointment of David Weiss as the special counsel to investigate the origins of the Russia investigation. Cruz called the appointment "disgraceful" and accused Weiss of either actively participating in covering up criminality and protecting Joe Biden or being complicit in the effort. Cruz suggested that Weiss was weak and unable to stop partisan forces from turning the investigation into a political effort to protect Biden.

Cruz calls for special counsel to investigate Merrick Garland

Senator Ted Cruz has criticized Merrick Garland, the current Attorney General, stating that he is an unsuitable person to be a special counsel. Cruz believes that there should be a special counsel appointed to investigate Garland for potentially lying under oath during his confirmation hearing and for possible obstruction of justice.

Cruz calls for special counsel to investigate Joe Biden and his family

Senator Ted Cruz has called for a special counsel to investigate Joe Biden and his family's alleged receipt of $20 million while he was vice president. Cruz believes that such an investigation is necessary as it has not been conducted yet.