Justice Dept. Criticizes Barr's Role in Election Inquiry

Former Attorney General Bill Barr's involvement in a misleading DOJ statement about potential voter fraud in Pennsylvania before the 2020 election has been criticized by the Justice Department's watchdog. The statement, linked to discarded military ballots, was found to be an innocent error by a mentally impaired worker.

Barr briefing Trump on the issue may have fueled false election security claims. The watchdog's report suggested reforms, emphasizing the need to avoid politicizing such matters.

Ultimately, Biden emerged victorious in the 2020 election.