He’s going to be very exposed,” William Barr told CBS News
Former Attorney General William Barr says former President Donald Trump could face legal trouble for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
In an interview with The New York Times, Barr said that Trump could be charged with a crime if the Justice Department finds that he incited the violence
Former Attorney General William Barr says former President Donald Trump could face legal trouble for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
In an interview with The New York Times, Barr said that Trump could be charged with a crime if the Justice Department finds that he incited the violence.
“I think the Justice Department is right to be looking into this,” Barr said. “If they find that there was a criminal violation, then they should pursue it.”
Barr’s comments come as the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into the January 6th attack. The investigation is looking into whether Trump or his associates broke any laws in their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has accused the Justice Department of being biased against him. However, Barr’s comments suggest that the Justice Department is taking the investigation seriously and is not ruling out the possibility of charging Trump with a crime.
If Trump is charged with a crime, it would be a major development in the ongoing saga of the January 6th attack. It would also be a significant blow to Trump, who has long maintained that he is above the law.
It remains to be seen whether the Justice Department will ultimately charge Trump with a crime. However, Barr’s comments make it clear that the investigation is a serious matter and that Trump could be facing serious legal consequences.
Here are some additional details about the investigation:
- The Justice Department’s Criminal Division is leading the investigation into a number of potential crimes, including seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
- The investigation has already issued subpoenas to a number of Trump’s associates, including his former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, and his former attorney Rudy Giuliani.
- The investigation is ongoing and it is unclear when it will be completed.
What does this mean for Trump?
Barr’s comments are a major development in the ongoing saga of the January 6th attack. They suggest that the Justice Department is taking the investigation seriously and is not ruling out the possibility of charging Trump with a crime.
If Trump is charged with a crime, it would be a major blow to him. It would also be a significant development in American politics, as it would be the first time that a former president has been charged with a crime.
It remains to be seen whether Trump will ultimately be charged with a crime. However, Barr’s comments make it clear that the investigation is a serious matter and that Trump could be facing serious legal consequences.
Additional Information
In addition to Barr’s comments, there have been a number of other developments in the Justice Department’s investigation into the January 6th attack.
- In January 2023, the Justice Department indicted a number of Trump supporters for their role in the attack. The indictment charged the defendants with seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and other crimes.
- In February 2023, the Justice Department subpoenaed Trump’s phone records from January 6th and the days leading up to the attack. The subpoena is part of the Justice Department’s investigation into whether Trump or his associates coordinated with the attack.
- In March 2023, the Justice Department interviewed Trump’s former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about his role in the January 6th attack. Meadows has been cooperating with the Justice Department’s investigation.
The Justice Department’s investigation into the January 6th attack is ongoing. It is unclear when the investigation will be completed or whether Trump will be charged with a crime. However, Barr’s comments and the other developments in the investigation suggest that the Justice Department is taking the investigation seriously and is not ruling out the possibility of charging Trump with a crime.