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1. @maddow My read of the Special Counsel Reg is that Barr has no control over Mueller other than to remove him. At least clear Barr has much less power over him than any line US Attorney. Here's the sub-part that says itL
2. § 600.6 Powers and authority.
"Subject to the limitations in the following paragraphs, the Special Counsel shall exercise, within the scope of his or her jurisdiction, the full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions of any
"Subject to the limitations in the following paragraphs, the Special Counsel shall exercise, within the scope of his or her jurisdiction, the full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions of any
3. United States Attorney. Except as provided in this part, the Special Counsel shall determine whether and to what extent to inform or consult with the Attorney General or others within the Department about the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities."
4. So if Mueller doesn't have to "inform or consult" with Barr about "the conduct of his . . . duties and responsibilities," that says to me Mueller can tell Barr to go sh*t in his hat. That's why I think Barr invoked the executive privilege. He knows Mueller can release it all
5. to @RepAdamSchiff without even telling Barr. What I worry about is Barr will seek to destroy the Grand Jury files. That's a very real possibility and @RepJerryNadler needs to get before Judge Beryl Howell to get a non-destruction order yesterday. @Lawrence @RepJeffries
