Trump AG nominee Barr says Mueller would not back witch hunt
"I don't believe Mr. Mueller would be involved in a witch hunt," William Barr told a U.S. Senate panel during his confirmation hearing. He also said he believed his predecessor, Jeff Sessions, was correct in recusing himself from the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign.
(Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch and Doina Chiacu Editing by Frances Kerry)
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