Trump AG pick William Barr: Special counsel Robert Mueller would not be 'involved in a witch hunt'

[DonViejo]

Source: CNBC



Trump attorney general pick William Barr: Special counsel Robert Mueller would not be ‘involved in a witch hunt’

PUBLISHED 7 MIN AGO
Kevin Breuninger
@KEVINWILLIAMB

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President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee William Barr appeared to dismiss one of the president’s most consistent attacks on special counsel Robert Mueller: that his probe of Russian election interference is a “witch hunt.”

“Do you believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt against anybody?” Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., asked Barr.

Barr responded directly: “I don’t believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt.”

President Donald Trump’s attorney general nominee William Barr appeared to dismiss one of the president’s most consistent attacks on special counsel Robert Mueller: that his probe of Russian election interference is a “witch hunt.”

Barr, who on Tuesday faced questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearings, was asked by Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Trump’s characterization of the probe of Russian meddling and possible collusion with the Trump campaign.

“Do you believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt against anybody?” Graham asked Barr.

Barr, who had already served as attorney general once before in President George H.W. Bush’s administration, responded directly: “I don’t believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt.”

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/15/trump-ag-pick-barr-mueller-would-not-be-involved-in-a-witch-hunt-.html

[bluestarone]

1. THEN COMPLETE recuse himself from ANYTHING RUSSIA

Still wouldn't trust him though!!!!

[redstatebluegirl]

2. If he truly believe this he could not work for this moron.

He was schooled in what to say before he got there, none of his answers are truthful.

[walkingman]

3. The entire issue of getting a "new" attorney general is to get someone that agrees with POTUS.

No matter what is said during the confirmation hearing that is the issue.

[Perseus]

4. Question to all the people asking questions to Barr

Do you believe anything Barr will tell you?

The answer should be "NO".

[asiliveandbreathe]

5. Anyone who hitches their wagon to the T rump will forever have their

reputation tainted..just look around at those who have left..or been fired..no restraint on being maligned by this POS...

Barr living in a bubble if he believes he can make a difference for the masses..Barr, all in for one, T rump..

Bork..Barr - what is the difference..

Emoluments clause - can I get a definition? - can I hear it used in a sentence?..Pathetic...

[watoos]

6. This means absolutely nothing.

Barr is a bad dude. He was the lawyer who advised GeorgeH.W. Bush to pardon 6 Iran/Contra criminals.

It will be a bad day for Mueller and the Southern District of NY if Barr is confirmed. This hearing needs to be a brawl. Kamala, can you fill in for Al Franken? If you want to be president, show your stuff, no holds barred.

Our democracy depends on Barr being rejected. He believes that the president has kingly powers.

Damn, I miss you Al, please come back, our country needs you.

[erlewyne]

7. What is a witch hunt?

This is an undefined term used as a loop hole.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

8. Barr has said he will not interfere with Russia investigation. What he has avoided saying is....

Barr has said several times that he will not interfere with the Russia investigation. What he has avoided saying in his carefully worded responses is that he will not shut down ancillary lines of investigation. He must recuse from the investigation.

Link to tweet

[ut oh]

9. The problem I see...

is that he could claim he will recuse himself, then as soon as he is installed claim he had a change of heart and the investigation must be stopped.

There is no real way to make sure he sticks to his word.