By Steve Neavling
Ticklethewire.com
William Barr, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, has a long history in the corporate world, often fighting the Justice Department that he could be leading for a second time.
Critics told The Wall Street Journal that Barr’s defense of large corporations and telecommunications companies for 25 years could create a bias as the top law enforcement official in the nation.
Barr, however, previously served as attorney general under President H.S. Bush and was known for being tough on crime.
Republicans scheduled Barr’s confirmation hearing for Jan. 15.
If confirmed, Barr would replace Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, who has been criticized for refusing to step away from Robert Mueller’s investigation.
After Barr stopped serving as attorney general, he spent most of his time defending large companies, including telecommunications giant GTE.
