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For generations, the US Attorneys General have described the Justice Department as serving the broad interests of the American people -- instead of a political tool of the sitting president. Attorney General William Barr stands out as one of the country's most partisan Attorneys General, repeatedly serving the political and personal interests of President Trump. As the U.S. faces a divisive election already marked by legal challenges, what is the role of the US Attorney General and the Justice Department? Will Attorney General Barr promote President Trump's reelection -- or maintain what former Attorney General Griffin Bell called “a neutral zone” to preserve the integrity and credibility of a department with unique responsibilities across all three branches of government?
The Washington Post's Tom Hamburger reports on new investigations into Attorney General Barr and the implications for the 2020 election.
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