US President Donald Trump nominated former Attorney General William Barr to head the Justice Department, the US leader announced on Friday. Barr will replace Jeff Sessions , who was forced to resign by Trump last month over displeasure with his performance and over the Russian election interference investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. In announcing the nomination, Trump described Barr as “a terrific man, a terrific person.” “He was my first choice from day one…. respected by Republicans, respected by Democrats,” he told reporters. Read more: Michael Cohen plea signals ‘blockbuster indictment,’ says Watergate prosecutor Barr critical of Russia probe The conservative lawyer served as attorney general from 1991 to 1993 under the late President George H.W. Bush. The 68-year-old has defended Trump’s controversial decision to fire former FBI Director James Comey in May 2017 when Comey was leading the Russia investigation, which is also looking into whether there was collusion with Trump’s campaign. A timeline of the Russia investigation 2013: Mr. Trump goes to Russia June 18, 2013. Donald Trump tweeted: “The Miss Universe Pageant will be broadcast live from MOSCOW, RUSSIA on November 9. A big deal that will bring our countries together!” He later added: “Do you think… Read full this story
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