William Barr, the attorney general, works for the president. By releasing just a short summary on a matter of such importance, he comes off as a cross between a law enforcement officer and a spin doctor.
It’s certainly conceivable that parts of Robert Mueller’s full report — the one that remains secret — would need to be redacted for national security or other reasons. But Barr’s four-page summary is unacceptable. So is his vague explanation that he will release as much of the report as he can.
Until we get more information, the most reasonable assumption is that Barr is trying to protect Trump by hiding the full report.
Self-government works only if honorable men serve as the government’s officers. Trump, who is corrupt, has succeeded in corrupting the government around him.
Do your duty, Congress. Your country needs you.