After hearing testimony from federal prosecutors who outlined Barr’s move to politicize the Justice Department, Congress wants answers on why he is not enforcing the laws while he continues to protect Trump.
Attorney General William Barr interfered with the prosecution of Stone to tone down sentencing and prosecution.
Michael Atkinson, acting on a complaint from an intel officer, revealed the president’s multiple misdeeds that led to an impeachment inquiry.
Are American elections safe after disclosures of interference by the Russians and others? Voters say they are not so sure.
A senior administration official said the news infuriated Trump, who complained that Democrats would use the information against him.
“The framers couldn’t protect us from ourselves if right and truth don’t matter. And you know that what he did was not right.”
Trump was aware of Giuliani’s efforts to secure an investigation and the president was briefed regularly.
“President Trump knew exactly what was going on.”
“When his time has passed, when his grip on our politics is gone, when our country returns, as surely it will, to calmer times and stronger leadership, history will look back on our actions here today.”
The facts continue to pile up on Trump’s misdeeds, lies and obstructions.