that"there has to be some basis before we use these very potent powers in our core First Amendment activity." He suggested in January that changes were coming, saying at a news conference that he and FBI Director Chris Wray agreed that opening a counterintelligence investigation of a presidential campaign"would be something that the director of the FBI would have to sign off on and the attorney general would have to sign off on.
Under the new rules, no investigation can be opened of a declared candidate for president or vice president, their campaigns, or senior staff members without consulting with the appropriate U.S. attorney and getting approval of the attorney general. Investigations of candidates for U.S. Senate or House require notifying and consulting with an assistant attorney general, as do investigations of potentially illegal foreign campaign contributions.
Barr said the requirement would be in place through the 2020 election season. Afterward"the department will study its experiences and consider whether changes to the requirements are necessary." In his report on the FBI's handling of the Trump investigation, Inspector General Michael Horowitz said he was surprised to discover that rules then in existence did not require approval or even consultation with the Justice Department before opening an investigation"of individuals associated with a major presidential campaign."Pete Williams is an NBC News correspondent who covers the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, based in Washington.
The AG is a disgrace to the office he holds. From his lying about the conclusions of the Mueller investigation he has become more political and more a tool for the president. Intervention in the Stone case demonstrates his continuing corruption of the DOJ.
What?
That’s what happens when you pay for a fake dossier and we get 3 years of Russia Russia Russia.
Sounds kinda Gestapo to me.
Barr is a criminal and over the DOJ, this is a sad times for our Country when the RULE of LAW doesn’t apply to the WH and President
we have lots of states
This so brazen I mean they aren't even trying to hide the corruption.
Covering & kissing Trumps BUTT!
LauraClarkeMal1 Criminal
Barr is a crook like the rest of the do nothing republicans. Donnie boy, nothing but a immoral, sexual predator and disgusting excuse for a human.
Trump the con man has his hands around every dept , no one has the balls to speak up. Unreal.
What he is saying is that their deep corruption and subversion of the constitution and democracy will continue. Discard the Chinese Ivanka Trump voting machines. They are designed to further rig elections. Hand marked PaperBallotsNow everywhere!
Wtf?
45 has his own cookie maker?
Thug
Why not? You did
That's scary. Putin running American Elections.
And this here is what’s called a “gatekeeper”. The AGBarr has proven his loyalty to “party and president” instead of “American people”. More corruption and ability to cover up wrongdoing!
USABANANAREPUBLIC
Another dictator makes himself known...
When this guy is removed from this office we need to make sure he never serves as any head in any department as he has proven he is as dirty as they come.
THANK goodness someone is taking control, these inquiries have been frightening.
Bill Barr is heading the Gestapo?
Until trump tells Barr to do so.
2020 election starting to get dirty early, it will be the biggest show on earth
Beginnings of the administration next cover-up.
Are we that much different than China?
Using recently established legal precedent, I suggest democrats find themselves their own Lev & Igor in Turkey, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia. Go to town, it's ok now 😋😁
This won’t matter. Republicans can always ask foreign governments to open those investigations. Easy peasy.
So he's approving further investigations into the Bodens os what tou mean
Barr was the Republicans cover up stooge for the Iran contra mess. No surprise trump hired another sleaze bag.
Why does Barr always look like he has a mouth full of food. Oh, he does. Well, that explains it.
WTH
Can this dick legally do this?
Anyone ever read history and seen how democratic dies? Karl Marx hated capitalism, it was the beginning of the end for the poorer in society. People are so afraid of communism they're blinded by the alternative. A central ground must be found and fast.
LOL! It's amazing how many of these alt-left freaks. Don't know that the judiciary act already requires this! TRUMP2020
Well now that will keep democrats from going after trump during the election at least legally but we all know the democrats are shady liars and crooks who will do it illegally and make up excuses later
🤔🤔🤔
Sleazeball!
Interesting, considering they're investigating Biden already. Perhaps they dont want anyone stumbling on their wrongdoings regarding said investigation?
Screw Barr. 😡😡😡😡😡😡
But they sure can investigate the Bidens, already found innocent🙄
Come on people. What is America’s rule of law coming to.
A welcomed change from the criminal gang surrounding Obama.
Barr will give his approval so his statement suggesting they must go through him first, is disingenuous.
Make room for more whistleblowers
This is the pre cover up .. nothing worse than a dirty cop ..
They must be stopped! Trump is not king!! They can't keep doing this.
Well, since everyone in the Trump circle break the laws with no consequences, why would anyone pay any attention to what Barr wants?
Sounds like crooked AF Bill also shut some investigations down.
Golly, that’s so reassuring.
Crooked Barr trump and gop.
Let me guess TheJusticeDept You will give permission for every Democrat, their families, pets and neighbor pets who gossip with Dem doga to be investigated, bit no single Republican. AmIright? THIS IS RUSSIA
Where is the veto from congress
So. Aren’t we all just in our own universe now? If the president can get away with impeachable offensives, we can choose our own rules too.
A crooked plan to protect Trump !! More corruption on the horizon. They’re in cohorts already!🤦🏽♀️
MadMolly10 The Senate says otherwise. ANYONE can open investigations into the candidates, including foreign governments.
🖕🏼
I honestly hope that there are a host of federal agents and district attorneys who are willing to work as a stopgap against the abuses this man is willing to continue to commit.
i just want to say, from here on out, i am running for president forever
If he obstructs justice as AG, can he go to jail when is no longer an AG?
Yeah seriously! That’s what we have shadow governments and Giuliani for. LevRemembers parnasinterview
It just keeps getting worse ...
Biden needs to be investigated.
How can this be happening?
But what will he do about it if they do? We can just not call witnesses and they'll get away with any crime.
So what your really saying this election will be hacked because trump likes it when others interfere to keep him in office. We are in scary times.
Thanks to AG Barr. Fair for one is Fair for ALL. Applies equally to Republicans and Democrats. I wish this rule were applied by Obama administration and his AG. To us Independent voters Trump administration is more honest and transparent than Obama administration. Crooks out.
He has opened the door for Trump to go hog wild and pig crazy to stay in office. God help us!!
Just another one of Chumps made men.
Sounds reasonable since this kind of political gamesmanship is what sent us down the road with our last President!
Barr is clearly the fox guarding the chickenkoop. Trump recently pair $2 Mil in fraud charges associated with NY charity. Paid $25 Mil for fraud with TrumpU. Unfaithful to all three wives. Disrespected his three wives and cheats on you. Checks and Balances are essential.
davidhsandler Lol, Barr says unlike Lynch and Obama they won't let federal agencies run amok with illegal spying and the lefties cry about dictatorship. Bunch of dumbasses, but what can we expect from the same dopes who believed the Russian collusion narrative for so long
What about the investigations already underway?
Who the Hell do these Dodos think they are There are lots of cases pending in the courts already! If The Moron et al. is so innocent, why do this We know they’re all some level of criminal and they will be held accountable, so stop loading the Courts🤑🤑🤑.
Do you hear that Adam Schiff?
Preparing to cover for Trump’s ongoing criminal enterprise. Note: Hunter Biden is not running for President.
Is this seriously legal when his integrity is questionable. Wt heck
Haha. Laughable attempt to keep trump informed.
Wait...what country do I live in?
Barr has his marching orders for our self appointed authoritarian autocratic King.
And he answers to? Trump. Do you see where this is going.
lilsliceofcraze The Consigliere has spoken. From the Don's lips to his ears. America is now being run by mobsters. We need the Untouchables.
Well good
.....as he transcends into self-proclaimed godhood.
“His” approval....sure.
That means President Trump also Congress.
AuthoritarianAmerica
AGBarr
Conflict of interest much, TheJusticeDept Barr?
Do we still vote or GOP and Russia already determined the results? 😁😷
He means as long as it’s not a Republican, and we know who that is. Everyone worried about gun rights, but guess what? You’ll have no rights at all once this admin gets done destroying America. By that time, your guns won’t mean a damn thing, because they’ll take those, too.
Have we successfully transitioned to a fascist country yet?
Well. THAT'S a relief!!
Biden should make Hunter an advisor just for the fun of making them eat dirt.
Hitler’s Germany
Assuming that includes colluding Trump*? BOLD!
hoosercharles58 Lol! Do you really think they will listen to him. tRump and GOP destroyed the legal process. No compliance is now the norm.
barr said - Donnie go ahead & cheat & will will hold everyone back for you .. wink wink- wheres the money
But states can.
Good
Welcome to tRUMP’S America! We now have a dictatorship.
I suppose that Barr has 'already approved' of investigations in the Bidens.
impeachBillBarr
I'm going to sleep better tonight.
That sounds encouraging....for the GOP
No investigations into Trump will be allowed Open season on all Democrats including Biden
So now its open season for Trump
Sounds as safe as Epstein under your watch Bill Barr
USA us so stuffed no-one will be dealing unless there is a lot of what's in it for me resolved first. Such a shame
Tough shit. Do it anyway.
...but, you know...he’s pretty open to those things so...
Really makes you wonder what they're planning and who they're planning to do it with. Trump pressured Ukraine into helping with his reelection only a single day after the Mueller Report. We'd be naive and stupid to believe that he isn't already at it again.
😡🙄
Banana Republic
Lol. Obstruction again
The corrupt Attorney General.
Biden's candidacy appears just about over.
dictatorship here we come
Jesus
Good policy. If this was in place in 2016 then the fraud investigations into Trumps campaign wouldn’t have happened because it would have had to be approved by Lynch which would have connected it directly to Obama.
I'd agree with this premise, but Barr is a hack and lost the trust of the American people last summer.
I doubt you will be the AG in 2020.
“without his approval.”
hey Barr......
OverUnderClover aka the fix is in
There’s a big surprise. The level of corruption is staggering.
Barr can kiss our ass! Picker up realDonaldTrump ButtigiegIsSmarterThanTrump
natnewswatch And the 'fix' is in.
Who’s policing the police?
Apparently our last chance to save democracy is Nov. 3rd. Are we up to the challenge?
Because he will be investigating. No one is fooled by this corrupt Administration. They’re all knee deep in criminal enterprise of Trump Presidency.
Of course they can’t! That’s because the fix is already in progress!
Thesixler Barr the Iran contra guy who should be living out his last days in prison, that dude?
NancyOB49582905 Thank you sir. And will you indict the dimms who do it anyway? Asking for a friend.
Bull shirt!
Wow these rats are definitely rampant
God is speaking again.
PolitiBunny
Best part..Nice and legal.
I came here to read stupid comments 😂
Democracy fading away, drip by drip. By the time we all wake up to it, the frog in the water will be boiled all the way through.
They’ll do it in 2021.
Not suspicious at all.
Did realDonaldTrump request his permission to investigate the Bidens and extort Ukraine? Barr is a political hack, a Trump toady who should read the Constitution. He’s nuts if he thinks that will fly. ImpeachTrumpAgain
You Leftist folks sure are whiners😫 Almost as if you’ve ignored what Nan and Shifty have been up to😂
Impeach Barr. He’s corrupt. He’s a Sleaze
We are living in a different time.
Only foreign nations can do that. 😒
Bulls*it.
The Courts won’t agree with that. His DOJ stupid policies don’t supersede the Constitution.
So start with the scum in the WH that you enable.
Democrat CHEATERS now engraged....
Bull. Since when does WilliamBarr think that he can override the Constitution? House doesn’t require his approval to do what the US Constitution empowers them to do. He can go to Hell.
F*** Barr! Every Federal Agency and Lawyers should ignore this BS and blatant corruption!
I said it, total DICTATORS. More to come, WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!
Barr is just protecting Trump
Nice move, AG!
Something is seriously going wrong in the USA. Since when did Elected Officials/ Candidates become exempt from investigation unless one man gives the go ahead? Good bye America, Hello Communism!
what the fuck
😳😳
Yes!! Because what happened to Trump should never happen to anyone else. Bet there’s tons of dirt on the dirty Dems though.
Let me guess....that applies to GOP candidates only......smh
Nope. The doors are wide open for anyone to get assistance from any foreign country to interfere with our elections. Not illegal, it’s perfect. No problem! Let the shitshow begin!
We're screwed.
Who died and made him king
Didn’t the United States use to be the “land of liberty”?
At the rate US is going down the drain of lawlessness, nepotism and maladministration, renowned corrupt leaders elsewhere and those dead, would look like saints compared to America soon
Barr needs life in prison.
The states will just have to pick up the slack. They don’t report to DOJ.
YourFavArkie and of course he would only approve those into democratic candidates.
hughhewitt Last election had approval all the way from the top...
YourFavArkie Hmmmmm.... so that’s coming, huh?
hughhewitt Tall about swamp. Holy smokes.
hughhewitt He’s a shill for Biden!
“Because I said so! I’m the fucking AG - i am your god now, BWHAHAHAHA!”
Another corrupt republican!
ange_patricia Let's use an old out dated policy- don't ask don't tell. TRump needs lots of investigating
But Russia is welcome to investigate! VA06.
hughhewitt Finally. Now Biden’s safe
hughhewitt Now Democrats are outraged ? .....a day late and too many false/ SpyGate investigations short to be righteously indignant Now ! SMDH Hypocrites!
WTF!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Awesome!!! Good job Barr. Dont allow democrats to interfere in our elections again!!
Impeach that fixer today! ImpeachBarr
There goes our Republic.
Get Barr OUT !!!
The fix is in again ; can’t investigate trump without his authorization
Very scary.
Ridiculous
He means Trump, right? No worries, moscowmitch was on the case months ago......
PresidentDavidKoresh must also sign off
As it should be
One step closer to a police state..
What could possibly go wrong?
So no more investigations allowed on Trump ever is what this means.