Trump's Georgia Indictment 'Too Sprawling,' Says Ex-Attorney General Bill Barr: 'Don't Think...Triable Before The Election'

Ex-Attorney General Bill Barr critiques the indictment of former President Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia.

What Happened: On Thursday, Barr expressed his dissatisfaction with the case against Trump, describing it as “too sweeping,” “too broad,” and “excessive.” He believes this could perpetuate the narrative of Trump being unfairly victimized, reported The Hill.

Barr also raised doubts about the case’s chances of trial before the upcoming election due to its sprawling nature. The indictment, Trump’s fourth this year, was issued by a Fulton County grand jury on Monday. It involves 18 others, including Trump’s lawyers and former White House staff, over attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

"I also think there's merit in the point that this is a case that I don't think is going to be triable before the election," Barr said. "It's just too sprawling."

Earlier this month, Trump faced federal charges for his efforts to block the transfer of power post-election, culminating in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Other cases against him involve mishandling classified materials and a 2016 hush money payment.

Despite stepping down as Trump’s Attorney General in December 2020 over election fraud disputes, Barr believes the two federal cases have a higher likelihood of going to trial. He referred to the New York case as a “political hit job” and a “joke.”

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Why It Matters: This indictment, the fourth for Trump this year, adds to the former president’s growing legal challenges ahead of potential 2024 election plans. In this particular case, Trump and 18 of his allies face charges related to efforts to invalidate Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory in Georgia, as disclosed in late August.

The charges include breaching the state’s racketeering law, urging a public official to breach their oath, conspiring to engage in first-degree forgery, and conspiring to submit fabricated documents.

Adding to the ex-president’s legal woes, he is expected to surrender next week in Georgia, where he will have his mugshot and fingerprints taken.

Interestingly, Barr had earlier countered Trump’s defense against the indictment, stating that the case involves more than just Trump’s post-election rhetoric. He added that the case includes elements that constitute conspiracy, calling it both “challenging” and “legitimate,” as reported in early August .

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