DOJ pledges independence after Biden calls for prosecutions of those who defy Jan. 6 committee subpoenas
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The committee will meet to consider contempt proceedings against Steve Bannon.
The Justice Department on Friday evening issued a statement reiterating its commitment to remain independent soon after President Joe Biden told reporters he hoped that witnesses who defy subpoenas from Congress' select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot would face federal prosecution.
"The Department of Justice will make its own independent decisions in all prosecutions based solely on the facts and the law. Period. Full stop," DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said.
The statement came after comments from Biden following his arrival back at the White House Friday when he was asked what his message is for those who defy subpoenas from the Jan. 6 select committee.
"I hope that the committee goes after them and holds them accountable," Biden said after returning from a trip to Connecticut.
