Attorney General Authorizes Probes Into Alleged Voting Irregularities

Attorney General William Barr reversed a longstanding policy, allowing federal prosecutors to investigate substantial allegations of voting irregularities that could impact federal election outcomes. Previously, the Department of Justice waited until after election certification to probe such claims. This change comes amid President Trump's unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in the recent election.

What significant change did Attorney General William Barr make regarding voting irregularities?

• He dismissed all federal prosecutors.

• He mandated immediate election certification.

• He reversed a longstanding policy to allow investigations.

• He decided to ignore all allegations.

What does the memo issued by Barr allow prosecutors to do?

• Dismiss all claims of voter fraud.

• Certify election results immediately.

• Investigate substantial allegations that could affect election outcomes.

• Ignore all voting irregularities.

What is the significance of the timing of Barr's memo?

• It was issued before the election.

• It was issued after the election but before certification.

• It was issued after the election was certified.

• It was issued during the election.

What was the department's previous policy regarding election investigations?

• To certify results before any investigation.

• To wait until after election certification.

• To investigate immediately after allegations.

• To never investigate any claims.

What does President Trump allege about the recent election?

• That no irregularities occurred.

• That there was widespread voter fraud.

• That all votes were counted accurately.

• That the election was perfectly fair.