Pelosi slams move to drop Flynn case: 'Barr's politicization of justice knows no bounds'

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiOn The Money: 3.2 million more Americans file new jobless claims | Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil ‘Rooseveltian’ relief package | Pelosi pushes back on Trump’s call for capital gains tax cuts Pelosi slams move to drop Flynn case: ‘Barr’s politicization of justice knows no bounds’ Overnight Health Care: Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil ‘Rooseveltian’ relief package | GOP chairman says nation needs ‘millions’ more tests to safely reopen | Harvard study says only nine states ready to reopen safely MORE (D-Calif.) on Thursday accused Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrBarr says it was ‘duty’ to drop Flynn case: ‘It upheld the rule of law’ Democrats renew calls for Barr to resign after DOJ drops Flynn case Pelosi slams move to drop Flynn case: ‘Barr’s politicization of justice knows no bounds’ MORE of trying to “cover up” for President TrumpDonald John TrumpGuidelines drafted by CDC were rejected by Trump administration citing religious freedom, economic concerns: report Tara Reade represented by well-known lawyer, Trump campaign donor Barr says it was ‘duty’ to drop Flynn case: ‘It upheld the rule of law’ MORE in dropping the case against his former national security adviser Michael Flynn for charges of lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia.

“Attorney General Barr’s politicization of justice knows no bounds,” Pelosi said in a statement.

“Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators in the face of overwhelming evidence – but now, Attorney General Barr’s Justice Department is dropping the case to continue to cover up for the President,” she added.

Flynn had previously pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia during the presidential transition in 2016. Flynn later moved to withdraw his guilty plea and has been fighting the charges.

In a court filing on Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said it was moving to drop its case against Flynn, saying it was no longer sure it could make its case.

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabeAndrew George McCabeDemocrats renew calls for Barr to resign after DOJ drops Flynn case Pelosi slams move to drop Flynn case: ‘Barr’s politicization of justice knows no bounds’ Comey, McCabe slams Justice for dropping Flynn case: ‘Pure politics designed to please’ Trump MORE noted in a statement that the DOJ’s new position contradicts the findings by both former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) MuellerCNN’s Toobin warns McCabe is in ‘perilous condition’ with emboldened Trump CNN anchor rips Trump over Stone while evoking Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting The Hill’s 12:30 Report: New Hampshire fallout MORE and the Office of the Inspector General.

“Overruling the Special Counsel is without precedent and without respect for the rule of law,” Pelosi said.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerTop Democrat demands ‘immediate explanation’ from Barr after Flynn case dropped Yang sues over New York canceling Democratic presidential primary Nadler presses Barr over Trump using emergency powers during pandemic MORE (D-N.Y.) called the move “outrageous” and demanded an “immediate explanation,” pledging to summon Barr to the Capitol.

“Rest assured, we are going to reschedule that hearing, ASAP, and demand answers!” Nadler tweeted.

On Thursday, Trump told reporters that he was pleased to hear the DOJ’s decision and wanted people “to pay a big price” for prosecuting his former adviser.

“He was an innocent man,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday afternoon. “He is a great gentleman. He was targeted by the Obama administration and he was targeted in order to try and take down a president, and what they’ve done is a disgrace, and I hope a big price is going to be paid.”