The Dangers of the Moment

Under regulations, under the original ethics and government act independent independent counsel was struck down. The AG is supposed to supervise the special counsel and has the obligation to veto in theory a prosecution. I think he knew that's what he was going to do when he appointed Jack Smith. You would also put Garland in a bit of an uncomfortable position. He'd have to go to Congress and explain the decision for a veto. And I mean, all signs point to him being fairly risk-averse.