Bill Barr
Bill Barr served as the United States Attorney General under President Donald Trump, during which time he was a vocal supporter of the death penalty. He emphasized the concept of 'closure' for victims' families as a justification for capital punishment and oversaw a significant increase in federal executions. Barr's policies and statements on the death penalty have sparked considerable debate regarding the efficacy and morality of such measures in the U.S. justice system.
Born on May 23, 1950 (74 years old)
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United States:
Former Trump administration Attorney General Bill Barr added in remarks later in 2019 that there were 'only 27 nationwide injunctions in all of the 20th century' compared to 37, at the time, against the first Trump administration.
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Italy:
Bill Barr was involved in the investigation efforts led by Trump regarding Hunter Biden.
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United States:
Bill Barr was labeled a 'traitor' by Paul Ingrassia and the podcast for his actions during the Trump administration.
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Italy:
Bill Barr expressed concerns about Bongino's lack of experience in the intelligence community.
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India:
Bill Barr is a former Attorney General under Trump.
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United States:
Then-Attorney General Bill Barr tapped John Durham to investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.
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Egypt:
Bill Barr opposed Trump's attempts to appoint a loyalist to help manage the FBI.
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Egypt:
Bill Barr opposed Trump's attempts to appoint a loyalist to help manage the FBI.
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United States:
Attorney General Bill Barr objected to Mr. Trump's attempt to hire a loyalist to help run the F.B.I.
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United Kingdom:
Bill Barr, as attorney general, cited the need for closure for victims' families in relation to federal executions.
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