From Barr's confirmation hearing: “Q: Do you believe a president could lawfully issue a pardon in exchange for the recipient’s promise to not incriminate him?” Barr: “No, that would be a crime.”

Under Barr’s own standard, described to me under oath during his confirmation hearing, the Justice Department should investigate. https://t.co/SpHunJh4ll

— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) July 12, 2020