Barr Speaks On IG Findings, Discusses His Investigation Into Russia Probe
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NBC News' Pete Williams, AG William Barr essentially dismissed the findings of the Justice Department's inspector general that there was no evidence of political bias in the launching of the Russia probe, saying that his hand-picked prosecutor, John Durham, will have the last word on the matter. Aired on 12/10/19.
Notes from the conversation
Q: What questions will Durham address that the IG didn't?
He's looking at the issue of how it got started & whether the narrative of Trump being involved in Russian interference actually preceded July and was the trigger for the investigation.
AG Barr asked him to spend time on post-election period.
"Their case collapsed after the election."
But they kept getting renewals; and withheld info from the Court.
Q: Was it appropriate for Durham to issue his statement yesterday?
Yes–necessary to avoid public confusion.
Important for people to understand that Durham's work was not being preempted.
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