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(23,369 posts)is investigating the FBI. Is the FBI investigating themselves?
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)CatWoman
(79,302 posts)If you come at the king, you best not miss.
Thats the message Attorney General William Barr is sending to FBI agents, whether intentionally or not. Barr has authorized yet another investigation into the FBIs conduct probing links between Russian election interference and the Trump campaign. Even though two other entities are already investigating the same matter, reports indicate that Barr has appointed Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham to investigate the origins of the Russia probe.
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In doing so, Barr is playing into the hands of President Donald Trump, who has already characterized Durhams assignment as an investigation into how that whole hoax got started.
The most charitable interpretation of Barrs behavior in defense of Trump is that he believes strongly in a unitary executive, where the president can order any investigation he wants. But in his quest to protect the presidency, Barr is damaging our national security. His complicity in Trumps efforts to disparage the FBI will make it more difficult for agents to do their jobs and could discourage investigations of those in power.
Certainly, the FBI, like any other government agency, should be subject to scrutiny. If you were to ask most FBI agents about internal investigations, they would tell you that they welcome such probes when done in good faith because they ensure not only accountability but also public trust.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/william-barr-assignment-of-john-durham-to-look-at-russia-probe-sends-chilling-message-to-fbi-for-trump
Catherine Vincent
(34,491 posts)malaise
(269,365 posts)I heard Barr is in Alaska.
Looks like the WH and the rest of goons were totally unprepared for this press briefing.
What I loved most was that there was such short notice.
Now everyone must watch this
https://www.cnbc.com/.../robert-mueller-press-conference-on-russia-investigation.html
versus
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/04/18/watch_live_attorney_general_bill_barr_holds_press_conference_on_final_mueller_report.html
Mueller pulled off a stunning farewell announcement.
Caught them with their pants down!!!!
malaise
(269,365 posts)https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2019/05/28/attorney-general-william-barr-to-attend-alaska-native-justice-meeting-in-anchorage/
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U.S. Attorney General William Barr will participate in an Alaska Native Justice roundtable in Anchorage on Wednesday as part of an Alaska trip to learn more about the states law-enforcement challenges and high rates of domestic violence and sexual assault
The roundtable, with Alaska Native leaders from around the state, will be open to news media and will be one of several meetings on Wednesday addressing public safety in the state, said U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska.
Barr is expected to travel outside Anchorage on Thursday to learn more about Alaska justice issues as his trip in the state continues, Sullivans office said. Details of that trip hadnt been disclosed Tuesday.
Sullivan and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will tag-team the hosting of Barr, Sullivan said. Sullivan is expected to handle hosting duties on Wednesday.
Kingofalldems
(38,520 posts)malaise
(269,365 posts)failed big time with her response
CatWoman
(79,302 posts)True Blue American
(17,998 posts)Totally innocent to, Insufficient evidence!
CatWoman
(79,302 posts)YUP