President Trump expands power of attorney general to declassify government secrets in review of 2016 campaign investigation
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“This is candidly part of the president wanting to make sure the American people have the entire story of what went on and what will be construed by most people as improper activity within the FBI. It’s also the very first step in rectifying and repairing the damage done by certain people at the FBI,” said Rep. Mark Meadows , one of the president’s biggest defenders on Capitol Hill.
The move is likely to further anger Democrats who have said that Barr is using his position as the nation’s top law enforcement official to aggressively protect the president and attack his critics.
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