William Barr Laughs at Homer—but He Doesn’t Get the Joke

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The dismissiveness and the laughter are on-brand for the attorney general and the administration he serves.

Published May 31 2019 9:47PM EDT

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It was surprising on Friday to hear Attorney General William Barr use the heroic ethos to explain his decision to spend the twilight of his career obstructing justice.

Mimi Kramer

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William Barr Laughs at Homer—but He Doesn’t Get the Joke

The dismissiveness and the laughter are on-brand for the attorney general and the administration he serves.

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Mimi Kramer