January 6 probe

Attorney General Merrick Garland has declined to rule out prosecuting former President Donald rump and others for their role in the January 6, 2021, attack  on the US Capitol or attempting to interfere with the presidential election.

"We pursue justice without fear or favor. We intend to hold everyone -- anyone -- who is criminally responsible for the events surrounding January 6 or any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another accountable," Garlandtold NBC News' Lester Holt

Pressed by Holt on whether a 2024 White House bid from rump would change that, Garland maintained: "I will say again that we will hold accountable anyone who is criminally responsible for attempting to interfere with the legitimate, lawful transfer of power from one administration to the next."