In a naked ploy to try to distance President Trump from Russia's interference in the 2016 elections, yesterday the Department of Justice officially asked a federal judge to drop all charges against Michael Flynn.

Let's be clear — Flynn pled GUILTY in 2017 to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials. Absolutely nothing has happened to change that fact — or make it less damaging.

Attorney General Barr's request for a 'dismissal' does not exonerate Flynn. What it does do is shine a spotlight on Bill Barr's abuse of office. The Attorney General’s willingness to participate in this scheme and undermine the credibility of our Justice Department represents the worst politicization of that office in our history.

Add your name here to stand with me against Bill Barr's gross violation of his oath to uphold the law and his willingness to make the Department of Justice subservient to Trump's personal political agenda.

This outrageous decision from the Attorney General sends the terrible signal that it’s acceptable to lie to and mislead the FBI in an investigation that impacts our national security.

The American people have already seen that Trump is willing to exploit America's relationships with foreign countries in order to promote his own political interests. The testimony we heard during the impeachment investigation made that chillingly clear.

But, Bill Barr's willingness to put the weight and credibility of the Justice Department on the line to advance Trump's personal and political agendas sends us into very dangerous waters.

We need to stand against this abuse of office.

Sign here if you agree that Bill Barr has betrayed the foundations of our justice system by seeking to manipulate the outcome of the case against admitted felon Michael Flynn.

Thank you for fighting for our democracy,

Chris