Bill Barr condemns alleged Trump conduct, but says "I don't like the idea of a former president serv

[jgo]

Source: CBS News

Bill Barr condemns alleged Trump conduct, but says "I don't like the idea of a former president serving time":

Former Attorney General Bill Barr has been highly critical of former President Trump's conduct in the classified documents case, but doesn't believe Trump should go to prison for the alleged crimes.

"I don't like the idea of a former president serving time in prison," Barr told "Face the Nation" on Sunday when asked whether Trump should serve a prison sentence if he is convicted.

But Barr did not excuse the alleged crimes outlined by the Justice Department.

"This is not a circumstance where he's the victim or this is government overreach," Barr said. "He provoked this whole problem himself. Yes, he's been the victim of unfair witch hunts in the past, but that doesn't obviate the fact that he's also a fundamentally flawed person who engages in reckless conduct that leads to situations, calamitous situations, like this, which are very disruptive and hurt any political cause he's associated with."




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[dchill]

1. Bart is worried about his own liability.

That's why he resigned at the very end of the term.

[KPN]

59. THIS. My first thought exactly.

[mjvpi]

61. Me three. He had to have known about fake electors plot etc. While it was being planned.

Why didn’t he, as the top cop, put a stop to it.

[no_hypocrisy]

2. Beg to differ.

If anything would prove that this country is a democracy, it's allowing the judicial system examine evidence, a jury convicting, and a guilty defendant serving time, no matter who s/he is, and that includes a former President.

There's a part of me that would like this principle to extend to a sitting President if need be.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. if the former pres. committed crimes and was convicted? Too fucking bad. He'll serve time like ANY

American would. Or should.

[tanyev]

4. Donald Trump will never stop committing crimes unless he is locked up.

Maybe not even then.

That’s how he gets away with so much. By the time a law enforcement agency comes after him for something, he’s already done hundreds more.

[Ocelot II]

5. So if a former president murdered someone, would Barr "not like the idea"

of him going to prison, either? Once a person has been president, is he thereafter completely safe from ever having to serve a prison sentence no matter what he did? What if, for example, Bush or Obama were charged with killing a dozen people with an axe? They've been out of office for years, but they're former presidents, so even if they were found guilty would they just get to go home? Why is a former president special? Or is just TFG special? Has Barr still got his head up TFG's ass?

[bluestarone]

6. So this FUCKER could have done something long ago. BUT

Has decided to treat TFG to be ABOVE THE LAW! (just like we all knew) FUCK all of these ASSHOLES.

[dpibel]

7. "One man is above the law."

Isn't that the American Way?

[Jarqui]

8. If no one is above the law, and it is proven beyond reasonable doubt

that Trump broke the law and for doing that, he falls within the guidelines for sentencing to prison, then he has to go to prison.

If all that is true and he doesn't go to prison, then the POTUS is above the law.

I was a protestor of Nixon. They made the mistake of pardoning him.

Trump is alleged to have broken all kinds of laws. He needs to pay the price so that future Presidents think twice.

[Journeyman]

9. I don't like the idea of a former President serving time, either, but if he's done the crime . . .

he should do the time!

[doc03]

10. If Nixon would have been put in prison maybe we

wouldn't be dealing with Trump today.

[mzmolly]

11. I don't like the idea of a former president

breaking the law, over and over again.

[SeattleVet]

12. Nobody really *likes* the idea of a former President serving time...

but, here we are!

tRumplethinskin brought it all on himself. Barr supported him through some of the moist delusional crap he pulled. Now he's worried that it looks bad?

[Novara]

13. Do the crime, do the time

[IronLionZion]

14. I don't like the idea of anyone being above the law

especially when these people want others to be locked up for much less

[LisaM]

15. Nobody questions Barr on this witch hunt quote.

When has Trump EVER been the target of anything remotely comparable to a witch hunt? He's admitted to or done everything he's been accused of.

[70sEraVet]

16. Is he repeating the line that got him the job as US Attorney General?

[mahina]

17. How about a former AG?

[Justice]

18. I don't like the idea of a former president breaking the law.

[Lucky Luciano]

19. I also don't like the idea of a former president serving time.

I prefer that they conduct themselves in the bounds of law and not outside those bounds.

Breaking the law which holds enormous public trust should open up double or triple liability.

[lonely bird]

20. Re: Bill Barr's opinion

[3auld6phart]

21. Oh. Phuck.

Dang, I thought noone wassbovethelaw. That phat phhuckin orange slob. Is responsible for many deaths, dragging is sjit stained ass, when Co vid hit NAmerica, and you can be gawd damn certain
he sold for cash the names of agentsof ithe NSA&CIA.. And you Barr are just as guilty along with many Republican filth. You bastards should be facing time with him. Trying to cover for that orange filth.

[eppur_se_muova]

22. Don't do the crime, if you can't do the time - Yeah, don't do it.

[Lonestarblue]

23. A former president is still just a person and subject to the same laws as the rest of us.

He is not a king and he should serve time in prison if he commits crimes. I think Nixon should have gone to hail also.

[beat.raven]

24. backwater

Yeah, and Barr had his oar in the water pulling for tRump along with the rest.
Nobody ought to give him air time. Now he's just backwatering as fast as he can since the rapids are in sight.

[Initech]

25. Except that he's a criminal. He tried to overthrow the government. He stole government secrets.

What part of that do the MAGAs not understand?

[live love laugh]

26. WGAF what he likes. 🖕🏾

[Gore1FL]

27. I don't like the idea of a former president serving time, either.

That's one of many reasons I would never vote for a Trump-like candidate.

[Fiendish Thingy]

28. Barr's statement is the first draft of the "Trump is unelectable" narrative

That will ramp up to a fever pitch by the time of the first GOP debate in August.

[Johonny]

29. Unless the president is black or a woman, he added.

I'm pretty sure Barr excused more white collar crime than any man in the last 60 years.

[Baitball Blogger]

30. Of course he doesn't want to see a Republican serving

Time. These fucking political lawyers cover for their crooked Republican politicians so they can play things over the edge and let them get away with it without facing consequences.

[PSPS]

31. I stopped reading at, "he's been the victim of unfair witch hunts in the past"

[VeryProgressive]

32. I don't like

I don't like a president committing insurrection and most likely stealing classified documents to sell to foreign agents. If he is found to be guilty of any of these crimes, it is out duty to incarcerate him. It really has nothing to do with liking or not liking it. For posterity's sake we have to hold him accountable.

[SpamWyzer]

33. Yo Bill,

how do you feel about his corrupt AG going to jail in his place? "...victim of witch hunts?" No."... he's also a fundamentally flawed person who engages in reckless conduct that leads to situations, calamitous situations, like this, which are very disruptive and hurt any political cause he's associated with." Oh yeh, F-Off Bill.

[Grins]

34. "...a fundamentally flawed person who engages in reckless conduct."

You mean like Jeffrey Epstein? You could say he is “fundamentally flawed,” too. Not to leave out Jeffrey Dahmer.

How many people are in prison, by your DoJ, for doing far worse

[3catwoman3]

35. Well, too bad, Bill. I like the ide...

…just fine.

[Trueblue1968]

36. Billy doesn't want Donnie to serve time. Hey Billy..... tough luck cream puff. You aren't the boss

YOUR LITTLE BUDDY IS GOING DOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWN (Down).

[oldsoftie]

37. I almost guarantee you if convicted, he wont serve time. Almost.

They'll give him probation.

[Javaman]

38. Fuck off. A lacky to the end. nt

[stage left]

39. I love the idea

of this President serving time. There actually should have been several Republican Presidents serving time, starting with Nixon.

[Lulu KC]

40. You don't LIKE?

[Solly Mack]

41. I'm AOK with criminal presidents, current or otherwise, going to prison for their crimes.

There are those who want the protection of the law without the consequences that come with breaking the law - and that's just bullshit.

I know I wish I could commit a crime (like speeding) and get away with it by labeling my crime "policy".

Next time I run a "Stop" sign I'm going to tell the cops I got a memo from a lawyer saying it's OK.

Oh, I'm well aware of how well either will go over.

[Ponietz]

42. The gall of these morally bankrupt monsters

What fucking lawless lost world do they live in? Louis XVI was a saint compared to their boy. I’ve had enough of them.

[Botany]

43. Barr, "Yes, he's been the victim of unfair witch hunts in the past, ..... "

Fine Bill name 'em. Barr should end up in prison w/Trump.

[Kid Berwyn]

53. +1000

From Reagan’s day to the present, he’s done his worst.

[Marcuse]

44. He probably likes the idea of former Attorneys General serving time in prison even less.

[BlueKentuckyGirl]

45. Like the old saying goes...

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. Just sayin'.

[ZonkerHarris]

46. he can cop a plea. but that would mean saying what he did was wrong. so that will never happen....

[IbogaProject]

47. This wasn't a political crime like Watergate

This was obstruction of an investigation into his illegal use if national defense related secret documents.

[Kennah]

48. Would Bill prefer the Ceausescu treatment?

[madeup64]

49. Is there part of Barr's quote missing?

The full quote has to be: "I don't like the idea of a former president serving time and although many are unaware I made sure both Presidents Reagan and Bush Sr. wouldn't have to when I helped cover up Iran/Contra."

Fuck Bill Barr.

[C Moon]

50. The GOP has always looked for ways to bend the laws...

now they aren't even bothering with bending....they are just criminals breaking the laws.

[Raven123]

51. Barr is wrong. TFG's conduct isn't reckless. The GOP's conduct is reckless

Recklessness means one cares not about the consequences. TFG knows the consequences and stated as much in his campaign speeches as quoted in the indictment. He knew what he was doing and in my opinion was another step in a long line line actions consistent with his “I can shoot someone and not be prosecuted “ philosophy that the GOP endorsed when they elected him to office, supported his conduct while in office and continue to support by their silence or, as Barr illustrates in his interviews, stating that TFG should be treated differently than anyone else who commits the same crime. That’s reckless.

[Oopsie Daisy]

52. So, Barr is in favor of a two-tiered justice system? 🍑🕳

[SouthernDem4ever]

54. OK Bill, how about you take his place in prison then

for how you obstructed justice with you handling of the Mueller report.

[niyad]

55. May he receive everything he deserves.

[neohippie]

56. Bill Barr abused his power as AG and protected Trump and prevented investigations into him

Bill Barr, should be disbarred. Justice should be blind to who a person is, or what power they have, but not blinded as to be forbidden to investigate someone because of the office they hold or held.

Barr, abused the office of AG to protect Trump like he was his client. He has whitewashed other investigations and outright prevented anyone into investigating Trump's ties to Russia and lied about the Mueller investigation. Barr threw justice under the bus, and believes that the President should be above the law and has demonstrated this time and time again.

I think Barr's actions while he was AG all need to be investigated for his blatant obstruction and distortion of facts

[malthaussen]

57. I, on the other hand, love the idea of Mr Barr serving time...

... for aiding and abetting TFG at every turn. Dude, I don't forget you saying that the winners decide who broke the laws.

-- Mal

[Eyeball_Kid]

58. I really LIKE the idea of Bill Barr serving time. n/t

[ShazzieB]

60. Why, why, why?

WHY did he have to throw in that line about Trump being the "victim of unfair witch hunts in the past"? *groan*

Shut up, Bill. There were no witch hunts, and you know it, you lying liar.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

62. Judge Cannon will make sure his fat ass won't see the inside of a jail cell.

At most he'll get house arrest, so long as he's at one of his "homes" at a T***p resort. Of course, being a former president means he can go out for campaign-related events. The day after he loses the 2024 election he'll claim fraud and declare himself both winner and candidate for 2028. Wash-rinse-repeat.

When he dies he'll insist in being entombed in a huge gold-festooned mausoleum built -- are you ready? -- in the center of Arlington cemetery.