In typically Trumpian fashion the early departure of Attorney General William Barr was announced by a presidential tweet. In keeping with his fawning tenure, Mr. Barr delivered a letter lauding Mr. Trump and assuring him that his baseless election complaints will continue to receive Department of Justice attention.
Whether Mr. Barr was forced out (because some of his recent pronouncements displeased Trump) or he really wanted to get a head start on the holidays, is of no moment. What matters is that the defilement of DOJ by this Trump sycophant has ended, though his unqualified replacement may yet inflict further damage to the rule of law in the few remaining days of this lawless administration.
Though a strong case could be made to challenge Mr. Barr’s fitness to continue the practice of law that decision should be left to local authorities in the appropriate jurisdiction. What is imperative is for President-Elect Biden to promptly announce his choice for Attorney General so that career prosecutors at DOJ and the nation are reassured that the independence and integrity of the department will swiftly be restored.
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