Berman has “chosen public spectacle over public service,” Attorney General Bill Barr said
“The late Friday night dismissal reeks of potential corruption of the legal process. What is angering President Trump? A previous action by this U.S. Attorney or one that is ongoing?” Schumer said.posted a Twitter thread that shows the SDNY and Berman have been investigating money laundering and Deutsche Bank, which might include Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner.
There is also a question as to whether Barr has the legal authority to remove Berman without an already Senate-confirmed replacement. On Saturday, undeterred by the bizarre events of Friday night, Berman went to his NY office and told the reporters who had gathered there, “I’m just here to do my job.”
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