In Controversial Speech AG Barr Criticizes His Own DOJ Prosecutors

Attorney General William Barr made controversial statements comparing COVID-19 lockdowns to slavery and criticized the Black Lives Matter movement using false statistics. Congressman Jim Clyburn and others criticized Barr's remarks as tone-deaf and absurd. Barr's approach to handling protesters and his interference in DOJ cases, such as the Roger Stone case, drew significant criticism from former DOJ officials.

What was Barr's directive to federal prosecutors regarding demonstrators?

What criticism did Barr face regarding his involvement in DOJ investigations?