From the Beltway Report:
Barr remained steadfast that investigations proved that “widespread election fraud did not happen.” He has made these claims multiple times and continues to make them. Well, it turns out that the investigation into widespread election fraud is what never happened. Bill Barr lied.
Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), records have been obtained that show the Department of Justice never conducted an investigation into election fraud claims. The Center for Renewing America made FOIA requests to 12 U.S. district attorneys.
Each was from an important battleground state in the 2020 election. Despite a memo from Barr sent on November 9, 2020, insisting that there would be investigations, not a single investigation was carried out. Despite evidence of fraud, no one took a look at anything.
There is evidence in these newly released documents that Barr actually denied requests. The U.S. Attorney from the Eastern District asked to investigate. Bill Barr told him no! Why would he flat out lie about something so critical to our democracy?
Indeed, why?
