At request of Barr, Trump removes US attorney who resisted ouster

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NEW: Pres. Trump claims he's 'not involved' in AG William Barr's request to remove SDNY attorney Geoffrey Berman: 'That's all up to the attorney general... that's his department, not my department.'

Geoffrey Berman issued a blunt statement in response to the news and that he had no intention of resigning.Attorney General Wiliam Barr on Saturday penned a letter to Geoffrey Berman, who had been serving as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, informing him that he has formally asked President Donald Trump to remove Berman as U.S. attorney effective immediately.

In his letter Saturday Barr noted that he had offered Berman other positions in the administration, including head of the Civil Division at Main Justice. "Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption," he continued."I cherish every day that I work with the men and women of this Office to pursue justice without fear or favor – and intend to ensure that this Office's important cases continue unimpeded."

Berman’s legal options could include asking the court that appointed him to declare that he is entitled to stay. In refusing to go quietly, Berman declared the office’s investigations continue unabated. That would include the investigation into the president’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.release of former national security adviser John Bolton's book

 

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He is not involved in anything

lie

When you watch The West Wing again and realize that Martin Sheen's character as President was far better than the President now. Lol

This isn't Kmart! His department, my department.

We all know it’s a lie he is so involved. Corrupt con man

Liar, Liar, pants on fire.

Whose department is your department, it’s a beautiful department

Wow! He really does think Americans are stupid.

angeldestroyingUS

Our founding fathers are turning over in their graves. Ask yourself why did this man need to be removed from his job?

Geoffrey Berman’s boss is Attorney General William Barr who wants him fired from his job. Berman is history. Too bad Trump had to fire him.

it's never easy to be loyal to a conman!

Trump Fires Berman After Tensions Rose Over Inquiries

But Barr just said you fired Berman? Can't keep your lies straight, can you.

I remember Michael Cohen statement regarding defending Trump for so many years. Trump words today are manifestation of he doesn’t care about you.

He’s not involved. Not his decision but he honored Barr’s request

snatch his unbrella.. tell him the rain will give him COVID-19.. lol

So Barr lied again. This is my shocked face. :o

Can he not lie any better than that

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