Bill Barr warned that Trump “wants to weaponize' the Justice Department. He failed to mention that Trump already tried to do that — during Barr’s tenure.
, if the former president returns to the White House, Americans can expect to see the weaponization of federal law enforcement.
“It’s funny, Republicans are complaining about weaponization of [the Justice Department], and I think it’s a fair thing to pursue, but Trump’s made it clear he wants to weaponize the Department of Justice.” When Fox host Neil Cavuto asked the former attorney general whether he believes Trump would spend a possible second term weaponizing federal law enforcement, Barr responded, “That would be my concern — among many.”
The problem is not with the Republican lawyer’s assessment. The former president has, of course, left little doubt that if he’s returned to power, he has every intention of seeking retribution against his perceived foes. To that end, it’s a near certainty that Trump would seek political control over the Justice Department.But stepping back, every time Barr raises public concerns about his former boss, I’m reminded of the disconnect between the message and the messenger.
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