Barr considering possible rule changes at DOJ in wake of Russia investigation: report
By John Bowden - 05/17/19 08:38 AM EDT
Attorney General William Barr is considering changes to Justice Department protocol because of the surveillance of U.S. citizens in the investigation of the 2016 election, remarks likely to add to the debate of President Trump's charge that his campaign was spied upon.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Barr confirmed that he was was reviewing DOJ rules that surrounded the investigation, while offering no specifics on what changes could be on the way for the agency.
“Government power was used to spy on American citizens,†he said. “I can’t imagine any world where we wouldn’t take a look and make sure that was done properly.â€
“Just like we need to ensure that foreign actors don’t influence the outcome of our elections, we need to ensure that the government doesn’t use its powers to put a thumb on the scale," Barr continued.
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