William Barr
Republican Former Cabinet
Summary
Former Attorney General who broke with Trump after the 2020 election and called Trump's fraud claims "bullshit" in sworn testimony.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
“
We realized from the beginning it was just bullshit.
On Trump's election fraud claims
Timeline
February 14, 2019
Confirmed as Attorney General
Second time serving as AG (first under George H.W. Bush)
March 2019
Released summary of Mueller Report
Defended Trump
December 1, 2020
Announced no evidence of widespread election fraud
First major break with Trump
December 14, 2020
Resigned as Attorney General
Left after refusing to back fraud claims
June 13, 2022
January 6 Committee video testimony aired
Called fraud claims 'bullshit'
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Attorney General (2019-2020)
- U.S. Attorney General (1991-1993)
- Deputy Attorney General (1990-1991)
- Assistant Attorney General (1989-1990)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump's election fraud claims were baseless 'bullshit'
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