Justice Dept. Watchdog Finds That Barr Did Not Order Protesters Cleared in 2020
Briefly

Justice Department watchdog found Barr did not initiate protester removal but response chaotic during George Floyd protests. Barr not in command chain at scene, clearing directed by Park Police and Secret Service, not Justice Department.
Decision to clear Lafayette Park of protesters made by U.S.P.P. and U.S.S.S., not Barr. Unified command already decided on clearing operation before Barr's arrival.
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