House Judiciary Goes After AG Barr Over Back Channel For Giuliani To Give Info On Ukraine

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Source: HuffPost

Giuliani’s gathering of such information was a huge part of Trump’s attempt to get Ukraine to announce an investigation into the Bidens ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, which led to the president’s impeachment (and eventual acquittal). Much of what the former New York City mayor has said to media outlets so far has consisted of conspiracy theories and misinformation.

“As you know, the Department has formal, established channels by which to receive information and begin investigations,” Nadler wrote in the letter. “This new channel to Mr. Giuliani would seem to be a significant departure from those traditional channels."
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“To the extent that statement is no longer accurate, any official relationship between Mr. Giuliani and the Department raises serious questions about conflicts of interest ― both for the Department, generally, and for you, specifically,” Nadler continued, citing Giuliani associate Lev Parnas’ allegation that Barr knew virtually everything about communications with Ukraine. “Whether or not you are in league with Mr. Giuliani and his associates, DOJ guidelines and regulations exist to protect you and the Department from even the appearance of a conflict of interest or any impropriety.”

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/house-judiciary-ag-barr-back-channel-giuliani-info-ukraine_n_5e41f1e3c5b6b70887061c27

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[TeamPooka]

1. Barr will say fuck you and ignore them. Because he's a crook.

[PSPS]

2. LOL. Another "strongly-worded letter" that will be ignored. The House is impotent.

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3. What would you suggest then?

Since their actions will be ignored.

[Wuddles440]

7. Extremely disheartening...

but true. Dear Leader and his merry band of MAGAts have exposed and exploited major flaws in our system of government especially those concerning the separation of powers. You become absolutely powerless when you lose the ability to enforce the rule of law. Unfortunately, the historical recourse of pursuing such actions through DOJ or the courts, especially SCOTUS, is no longer an option.

[Cetacea]

4. More fodder for dem campaign ads

Health care, corruption, and socialism for the wealthy/corporations should be the driving memes for 2020.

[bucolic_frolic]

5. Isn't all this Election Sabotage in violation of self-determination?

You know, self-determination, principle of the Atlantic Charter, and the U.N.

Do we want these goons skewing our elections?

[Firestorm49]

6. I especially like the last quote by Mr. Nadler, as if anybody in the GOP gives a rip.

They’ve been spitting in our faces since the election and will only ramp up the game now that what’s his name has become free to do as he pleases.