Attorney general nominee William Barr told lawmakers Tuesday that President Trump would not be allowed to “correct” special counsel Robert Mueller’s final report on his Russia investigation.
“That will not happen,” Barr said during his confirmation hearing.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) asked Barr, who Trump nominated to serve at the helm of the Justice Department in December, to respond to Trump personal attorney Rudy Giuliani’s claim that the president’s legal team should be permitted to correct the final report Mueller is expected to submit to the Justice Department at the conclusion of his investigation.
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Barr faced a barrage of questions from Democrats on the Mueller investigation, particularly in regards to a memo he wrote to the Justice Department describing the obstruction probe as based on a “fatally misconceived” theory. Barr insisted Tuesday he would allow Mueller to complete his investigation and would work to make the findings public in accordance with the law.
Barr also emphasized that he believes the Mueller probe to be in the public interest.
“I believe the Russians interfered, or attempted to interfere, in the election and I believe we have to get to the bottom of it,” Barr said.
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AG nominee says Trump won't be allowed to "correct" Mueller report https://t.co/U416mOZgL8 pic.twitter.com/9xAbpDfszT
— The Hill (@thehill) January 15, 2019
Waiting for Trump to withdraw Barr’s nomination. Or if Barr is approved, expect Trump to give him the Sessions treatment — daily harrassment by Twitter, for example.
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