For as much as I believe Bill Barr ran a corrupt office at least at the DOJ, especially in regard to the Muller investigation, I was impressed with his limit setting with Trump regarding January 6th and “The Big Lie.”
Hind sight is frequently more clear than foresight. In that, I have to wonder what Barr knew about January 6th coup attempt and when he knew it. If he had any inclination about the coup, was the extra condition added to the department’s memo regarding election season investigation, for the purpose of giving Trump a completely clear runway?
Knowing today, the FBI stated the 2020 election was not effected by foreign powers, by ensuring Trump had a clear runway, there was no reason to question the election. Hence, no valid reason to delay the peaceful transfer of power.
I think Barr knew how to handle Trump and while ethics is in question, maybe more than ethics, he managed to keep his job. In realizing his role in trying to stop Trump from the coup with the reality of his election loss, Barr’s character is revealed or redeemed.
That said.
When it comes to the Merrick DOJ, I think a reassessment of that memo, which out of respect includes Barr’s special condition, needs to eliminate that special condition. The Merrick DOJ needs to get on with prosecution so Barr doesn’t have to live through another Trump administration.
This was a real assault on the country. The country needs the DOJ to do its job to protect it. Sooner the better.
Most polls of Americans believe Trump should be charged. 60 percent of Americans. Trump was an organizer to give the White Supremacists/Nationalists a clear runway to violence and the coup.
