Honestly with Bari Weiss Bill Barr Calls Bullsh*t
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Aug 25, 2022 Bill Barr, former Attorney General under both George H.W. Bush and Donald Trump, shares intriguing insights from his dual tenure leading the Justice Department. He discusses the tumultuous atmosphere of the Trump White House, his controversial handling of the Mueller investigation, and the significant implications of January 6. Barr reflects on rising violent crime rates, prison reform, and the intersection of politics and religion. His perspective on Trump's influence over the GOP and governmental integrity provides a thought-provoking look at modern American political dynamics.
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Wife's Warning
- Bill Barr's wife, Christine, advised him against joining the Trump administration, predicting any sacrifice would be wasted.
- Despite this, Barr felt a Republican administration was important and that Trump was being treated unfairly.
Motivation for Joining
- Barr felt Trump's policies were generally sound and that he was being unfairly treated, particularly regarding Russiagate.
- He believed he could help stabilize the DOJ and FBI, and address the Russiagate issue.
Russiagate Origins
- Barr believes Russiagate originated as a political ploy by the Clinton campaign to link Trump to Putin.
- He was skeptical of collusion claims, citing Russia's typical hack-and-dump operations and Putin's existing animosity towards Clinton.
