I think (and I hope) that you are underestimating Merrick Garland. It’s often difficult to distinguish between prudence and cowardice, but from what I have seen of him, Garland is prudent by nature and disposition, but not cowardly. He has often said that “no one is above the law” and I have no reason to doubt that this is a core value for him. His appointment of a highly qualified special prosecutor fits nicely with my assessment of his prudence. Time will tell, of course, but I continue to hope for an indictment soon.