6 Things to Know About AG Nominee William Barr

Daily Signal  "William Barr is a former U.S. attorney general, an advocate of investigating Hillary Clinton, and a bagpipe player for 60 years.
"President Donald Trump announced Friday that he would nominate Barr, 68, to serve again as attorney general.
"He previously served in the position from November 1991 to January 1993 under President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30 and was laid to rest Thursday.
"In confirming to reporters outside the White House that he would nominate Barr, Trump called the lawyer and former business leader “one of the most respected jurists in the country,” a “highly respected lawyer,” and “a terrific man, a terrific person, a brilliant man.”
"Already, some Democrats are criticizing Barr for comments he has made in media interviews and op-eds.
"If confirmed by the Senate, Barr would succeed acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, who took over after Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions." . . .

Flashback: William Barr testifies as President George H.W. Bush's nominee for attorney general during his Senate confirmation hearing on Nov. 12, 1991. More than 27 years later, President Donald Trump announced Friday that Barr is also his pick to run the Justice Department.