How does the DOJ have the power to take over a personal case for Trump?

[imanamerican63]

My gosh! That should be illegal as hell! I would hope a judge rejects the attempt of a fraudulent defense? I’m no lawyer, but this is bull crap!

[intrepidity]

1. Barr's approach seems to be to just do it unless and until somebody stops you nt

[canetoad]

2. Barr's reason is that

The denial of never knowing EJ Carroll came during Trump's presidency. Therefore the DOJ must defend the president. I know

[marybourg]

3. Sure, we remember how President Bill Clinton's

Justice Dept. stepped in to defend him from suits by various women while he was In pffice. And the publicans agreed that was appropriate.



This one man has managed to corrupt out entire governmemt. In just one term.

[no_hypocrisy]

4. And then Barr will attempt the Qualified Immunity defense.

But the USSC stated this summer that a President is not inoculated against lawsuits.

[JI7]

5. I hope the worst for Barr