DOJ says Merrick Garland to transfer power during upcoming back surgery after Biden Defense Dept controversy
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Merrick Garland is to transfer power before undergoing back surgery weeks after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized without giving notice.
"The procedure requires general anesthesia and will last about 90 minutes," the statement continued. "The Attorney General is likely to go home the same day. The delegation of his duties will go to the Deputy Attorney General shortly before the procedure, during the procedure, and for a brief period following the procedure to allow for recovery from general anesthesia. The Attorney General will return to work the week of February 5th." Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
Garland, 71, will delegate his duties to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco shortly before, during and for a short time after the procedure as he recovers from the anesthesia, the Associated Press and Washington Post reported.
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