Democrats denounce Attorney General Barr for skipping House hearing as tensions rise

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The House Judiciary Committee will meet Thursday morning without its star witness, Attorney General William Barr, who backed out after Democrats demanded that the panel’s lawyers ask some of the questions.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the House Judiciary chair, and Rep. Doug Collins, the ranking member, prepare for Thursday's hearing without Atty. Gen. William Barr.

Kerri Kupec, the Justice Department spokeswoman, said Barr had declined to appear because “Nadler's insistence on having staff question the attorney general, a Senate-confirmed Cabinet member, is inappropriate.” “We’re not getting that opportunity today because the stunt and the circus continues over here,” he said.

“Given the attorney general's lack of candor before other congressional committees, I believe my colleagues and I were right to insist on the extended questioning,” he said.As he smacked the gavel, Republicans shouted objections that Nadler ignored.

 

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Dirty Dems again- should apologize to Barr.

The hearing is for members of Congress to conduct oversight, and ask questions. Not for non-elected attorney’s to interview witnesses, unless they agree. Since non-elected officials were going to be asking the questions, the Dems opened the door for AG Barr to refuse to attend.

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Democrats have run out of circus stunts. Now they face a man that doesn’t take any nonsense. Democrats are exposed for the criminals slugs they are.

What a coward.

democrats have really jumped the shark. GoofTroop

If they can’t hold these people in contempt of Congress they need to resign immediately.

Good for him.💪🏻

Well, it's over. Jerry Nadler gave a great summation of what's happening and what's next, and the goop leader Collins had a little hissy fit. I hope he has a steam and massage this afternoon to get his blood pressure under control. Maybe a nice spirulina shake?

Chicken shit

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