Barr says Mueller's 'snitty' letter was 'probably written by one of his staff people'

Bill Barr.
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Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday dismissed Special Counsel Robert Mueller's "snitty" letter, saying he most likely didn't even write it himself.

Barr testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee after the release of a letter Mueller sent to Barr, which said that Barr's four-page summary "did not fully capture the context, nature, and substance" of his investigation.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.