2,000 Former DOJ Employees Call For Attorney General's Resignation

2,000 Former DOJ Employees Call For Attorney General's Resignation

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The transcript discusses calls for Attorney General William Barr's resignation and censure by Congress due to his handling of Michael Flynn's case. Barr is accused of prioritizing the president's interests over public interest. The Justice Department dropped Flynn's prosecution, citing that pursuing the case wouldn't serve justice. Flynn's attorneys had requested to withdraw his guilty plea. President Trump supported the decision to drop charges against Flynn.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the call for Attorney General William Barr's resignation?

His handling of the Michael Flynn case

His economic policies

His involvement in the Russia probe

His stance on immigration policies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did Michael Flynn plead guilty to in 2017?

Obstruction of justice

Money laundering

Lying to the FBI

Tax evasion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did Flynn's attorneys request in January regarding his guilty plea?

To uphold the plea

To withdraw the plea

To change the plea to a lesser charge

To expedite the sentencing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Justice Department decide to drop the prosecution against Flynn?

Lack of evidence

Flynn's cooperation with the investigation

Flynn's statements were deemed irrelevant

Public pressure

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's reaction to the decision to drop charges against Flynn?

He was unaware of the decision

He praised the decision

He remained neutral

He criticized the decision