In his efforts to defend himself, Barr painted Trump as the consummate professional president, giving Barr “complete freedom” to do what he needs. In his written opening statement, Barr accused Democrats in Congress of trying to “discredit” him. ADADBarr is arguing that Portland, Ore., officials abdicated their duty to keep the peace and that federal officials had to take over to protect the federal courthouse. ADADBut Barr has no evidence to back up that concern, and election officials say what he’s warning about is unlikely. They would have to mail ballots in the same envelopes that the state is using in a way that doesn’t attract election officials’ attention by duplicating ballots among those who have voted.

Source: Washington Post July 28, 2020 18:19 UTC