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Top Democrat accuses Trump's attorney general of 'aiding' and 'abetting' president in 'worst failings'
Chairman Jerry Nadler opened the House Judiciary Committee's hearing with Attorney General William Barr by slamming the official for his relationship with President Donald Trump.
"You have aided and abetted the worst failing of the president," Mr Nadler said.
"This failure of leadership comes at great cost. This administration has twisted the Department of Justice into a shadow of itself," he added.
The attorney general was accused of downplaying systemic racism in the country and not assisting the country in matters related to police brutality. He was also accused of having "open hostility to the Black Lives movement".
Mr Nadler went on ton say the attorney general has spread "disinformation about voter fraud", a topic Mr Trump has been persistent about in recent months.
Other accusations from Mr Nadler's fiery opening statement included accusing the attorney general of allowing interference into criminal cases involving Mr Trump's allies, hinting at cases involving Michael Flynn and Roger Stone.
"The department has placed the president's political needs over the nation's health. These actions come at a price," Mr Nadler said