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originally posted by: carewemust
Look at what Jerry Nadler wants to ask Bill bar when he testifies on March 31st.
theconservativetreehouse.com... 1st/
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originally posted by: sligtlyskeptical
a reply to: rickymouse
The federal sentencing guidelines say it was the right sentence. What else you going to go by?
For Trump to interfere is a clear violation of the separation of powers clause. Trump should not be overseeing the justice department. Period.
originally posted by: dfnj2015
"By bulldozing into Roger Stone's sentencing, Donald Trump sparked a mutiny by four career prosecutors,"
originally posted by: Grambler
Isnt funny how every single time the dems push for the harshest possible punishment for anyone connected top trump, but when their side commits the same or worse crimes, they dont want any punishment?
Maybe Pompeo and Barr see a path to wealth and power through a willingness to perform unethical or illegal acts at Trump’s behest. But they are no longer men of moral standing, only the avaricious lieutenants of a cult leader.
Source: www.breitbart.com...
In an exclusive ABC News interview on Thursday (2.13.2020), Attorney General William Barr said that President Donald Trump’s tweeting about his department was making it “impossible for me to do my job.”
Barr was addressing the Justice Department’s reversal on Roger Stone’s sentence following a tweet posted by President Donald Trump.
While discussing his plan to amend the prosecutors’ sentencing recommendations, Barr said, “Once the tweet occurred, the question is well now what do I do? Do you go forward with what you think is the right decision, or do you pull back because of the tweet? And that just illustrated how disruptive the tweets can be.”
ABC News chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas asked, “So you are saying you have a problem with the Tweets.”
Barr said, “Well, I have a problem with some of the tweets. I’m happy to say, in fact, the president has never asked me to do anything in a criminal case. However to have publics statement and tweets made about the department, about people in the department, our men and women here, about cases pending in the department and about judges before whom we have cases make it impossible for me to do my job and to assure the courts and the prosecutors in the department that we’re doing our work with integrity.”
Thomas asked, “Mr. Barr, the president does not like to be told what to do. He may not like what you’re saying. Are you prepared for those ramifications?”
Barr said, “Of course. As I said during my confirmation, I came in to serve as attorney general. I am responsible for everything that happens in the department, but the thing I have most responsibilities for are the issues that are brought to me for decision. And I will make those decisions based on what I think is the right thing to do. I’m not going to be bullied or influenced by anybody, and I said whether it’s Congress, newspaper editorial boards or the president. I’m going to do what I think is right. And you know I think the —I cannot do my job at the department with a constant background commentary that undercuts me. ”
He added, “I have not discussed to Roger Stone case at the White House.”
originally posted by: bigfatfurrytexan
My opinion: the DOJ are his people, and enforcement is in his bailiwick. I see no issue with it...so long as the judiciary retains control over that check/balance.
In the case of Stone, i could care less. He didn't do 9 years worth of crime, and his crimes were uncovered under the shade of a poisoned tree. He should likely walk free. I know that isn't a popular opinion, but the entire Mueller investigation was predicated on illegal acts by the FBI, and the results of that investigation should likely be dismissed.
originally posted by: Sillyolme
a reply to: dfnj2015
Thats the thing... he already has been convicted. Why doesnt trump just pardon him outright?
There has to be some reason he is not doing that.
He didnt for Michael Cohen he wont for Mike Flynn if they ever get around to sentencing him and for some reason he wont for Roger either.
Now figure out why.
Thats the thing... he already has been convicted. Why doesnt trump just pardon him outright?