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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPhil Mudd on Cuomo said Barr leaked Mueller's letter.
He wanted to get it out there before he went in front of Congress because he knew it was coming out anyway.
Makes sense
hlthe2b
(102,634 posts)BootinUp
(47,260 posts)On Barr to get his ass over there and testify. Leaked by Mueller.
LiberalFighter
(51,513 posts)hlthe2b
(102,634 posts)in order to try to salvage some chance at spinning the narrative before he goes before Congress.
I highly doubt that he did, however. It is too damaging.
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)Not much upside to that.
The Blue Flower
(5,455 posts)Either way, he should go to jail.
manor321
(3,344 posts)He knew he was going to be asked in detail about Mueller's response. He knew he couldn't lie about it (since Mueller and others knew). So he leaked it. And he leaked it with the DOJ's official response and spin, without revealing the entire letter.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Instead, he leaks proof of his own perjury?
Wounded Bear
(58,822 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,822 posts)But Barr's testimony in on record. He lied. Everybody knows he lied.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)Understand Mueller has only a few days of duty left as per Maddow. Barr will be going down the road before Summer or he will see Impeachment .
coti
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