William Barr’s Dangerous Endorsement of Todd Blanche
The article criticizes former Attorney General William Barr for endorsing Todd Blanche as Trump's nominee for attorney general. The author argues that Barr is compromising his stated commitment to the rule of law by supporting a candidate expected to prioritize Trump's personal interests.
Why it matters
The piece highlights ongoing tensions within the conservative legal movement regarding the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Trump’s former attorney general proposes a Senate blessing of Trump’s threats to the rule of law.
The article uses highly critical language ('dangerous endorsement', 'embraces the darkness') to frame the actions of conservative figures.
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