Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Grasswire2

(13,571 posts)
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 02:37 PM Jan 2021

What did Barr know about the plot, and when did he know it?

And if he knew it, why didn't he stop the plot to decapitate Congress and hang the VP?

He must be brought to testify under oath, using the powers of the House for inherent contempt if necessary.

Last time he was subpoenaed, it too six months to get him to appear.

America can't wait.

22 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
What did Barr know about the plot, and when did he know it? (Original Post) Grasswire2 Jan 2021 OP
Trump can't block his appearance now, or anybody else's. Lasher Jan 2021 #1
Yeah. There will be no more resistance from Trump. Barr gets deposed, and then Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #2
Been saying this since the insurrection. intheflow Jan 2021 #3
Why was his resignation timed for December 23? UpInArms Jan 2021 #4
barr is a big player, interesting to see how he plays it. empedocles Jan 2021 #5
Timing is everything. moondust Jan 2021 #6
He can still claim privilege and I expect he would. Bev54 Jan 2021 #7
He can claim it, but executive privilege doesn't protect criminal acts StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #13
Barr is maybe a BIG witness bluestarone Jan 2021 #8
Barr had full knowledge of it all. Paladin Jan 2021 #9
He knew orangecrush Jan 2021 #10
Drag his ass down there. Isn't that US Marshals are for, ain't it. rickyhall Jan 2021 #11
It took six months to get him under oath last time. Grasswire2 Jan 2021 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author Karadeniz Jan 2021 #12
Agree. He needs to testify. Joinfortmill Jan 2021 #14
Isn't concealing a crime a crime as well for a law enforcement officer? ffr Jan 2021 #16
It will be a great day for Justice in our country Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #17
I think it's more likely Barr resigned over attempts to overturn the Georgia election. groundloop Jan 2021 #18
Barr knew and that's why he resigned. Schmice3 Jan 2021 #19
Barr had to know since this was planned from at least Nov. 4 if not far earlier. Ford_Prefect Jan 2021 #20
Don't get your hopes up SmartJellyfish Jan 2021 #21
Since when is he a reliable witness? He'll offer nothing. nt live love laugh Jan 2021 #22

Lasher

(27,597 posts)
1. Trump can't block his appearance now, or anybody else's.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 02:45 PM
Jan 2021

There's a lot more than this that's going to come out.

Eyeball_Kid

(7,432 posts)
2. Yeah. There will be no more resistance from Trump. Barr gets deposed, and then
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 02:47 PM
Jan 2021

the ball starts rolling. Disbarment and more.

intheflow

(28,476 posts)
3. Been saying this since the insurrection.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 02:49 PM
Jan 2021

This is why he resigned before Congress met to certify the vote. He knew what was going to go down and finally, Trump was going too far for him to protect what little of his post-presidency reputation if he stayed through until the inauguration.

moondust

(19,988 posts)
6. Timing is everything.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 03:08 PM
Jan 2021

It's possible that he played a big part in the planning (DOJ/Jeffrey Clark) and figured that bailing out just before it went down would remove him from suspicion.

Paladin

(28,262 posts)
9. Barr had full knowledge of it all.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 03:25 PM
Jan 2021

That's why he got the hell out of town a few days early. He and his law license need to be held accountable.

Grasswire2

(13,571 posts)
15. It took six months to get him under oath last time.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 04:43 PM
Jan 2021

Congress has the power to compel him.

Public testimony, sworn. Televised.

Now.

Response to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Mr.Bill

(24,300 posts)
17. It will be a great day for Justice in our country
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 05:15 PM
Jan 2021

When Merrick Garland sends federal Marshalls to arrest the first person who has been issued a subpoena to testify before Congress and doesn't show up.

Schmice3

(294 posts)
19. Barr knew and that's why he resigned.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 05:27 PM
Jan 2021

He though he was attorney for the president and rather than violate the attorney/client privilege and reveal a "privileged communication" he quit. That traitor owed a higher
duty of care to the Nation because he was Attorney General OF THE UNITED STATES,
not Trump.

Ford_Prefect

(7,901 posts)
20. Barr had to know since this was planned from at least Nov. 4 if not far earlier.
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 05:34 PM
Jan 2021

He has no respect for Congress or the Senate whom he considers dupes, fools and amateurs. Being the elitist autocrat he is, he views power as vested in the Executive and the Cabinet professionals.

He'll lie as he has before, under oath and in any weather.

I suspect he has deep connections inside the GOP establishment.

SmartJellyfish

(63 posts)
21. Don't get your hopes up
Sun Jan 24, 2021, 05:42 PM
Jan 2021

He would just give a series of non-answers like: "I don't recall", "I'll have to get back to you on that".
When was the last time that any congressional inquiry like this ended up in any justice? They have no ability to hand out sentences or any kind of retribution.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What did Barr know about ...