Updated Jun 9, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 committee airs closed-door video of Bill Barr deposition

Erin Doherty

Bill Barr video on large screen above panelist heads. — Former Attorney General Bill Barr is seen on a screen during the House hearing investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, June 9. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The Jan. 6 committee aired a closed-door video of former Attorney General Bill Barr's deposition to kick off the prime-time hearing.

Driving the news: "I told the president it was bull***t. I didn't want to be a part of it," Barr said.

What they're saying: Committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said testimony will reveal that Trump said on Jan. 6 that former Vice President Mike Pence "deserves" to be hanged.

"Maybe our supporters have the right idea," Trump said, according to a testimony read by Cheney.

The big picture: Barr, who resigned in December 2020, has said that former President Trump's false claims about the 2020 presidential election fueled his decision to cut ties with Trump.

Barr said in December 2020 that the Department of Justice had not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the result of the presidential election.

Editor's note: This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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