In a recent interview on CNN’s “The Source,” former Attorney General Bill Barr expressed his initial uncertainties regarding former President Donald Trump’s awareness of the 2020 election outcome. However, Barr now firmly believes that Trump was indeed well aware that he had lost the election.

Determining the Government’s Burden of Proof

Barr emphasized the importance of the government providing evidence to support this belief. He stressed that the government’s indictment claims that Trump possessed actual knowledge of his defeat and that the election was not fraudulently stolen. Barr underscored that the government bears the burden of proof and must convincingly demonstrate this assertion beyond a reasonable doubt.

Concerning Pre-Election Statements

Barr referred to concerning comments made by individuals close to Trump such as Bannon and Stone, who hinted at Trump claiming the election was stolen if his initial results were unfavorable. These statements raised alarms for Barr and contributed to his belief that Trump was aware of his intended course of action.

Observing Post-Election Behavior

Adding to his opinion, Barr highlighted Trump’s actions on election night and his subsequent lack of interest in seeking out factual information about the election. These behaviors, along with media reports and the indictment itself, supported Barr’s personal conviction that Trump knew he had lost the election.

Awaiting Sufficient Government Evidence

Barr concluded by acknowledging that his belief is subjective and the government must present substantial evidence to convince beyond a reasonable doubt. The task of proving this remains in the government’s hands, and time will tell if they can provide sufficient evidence to support their position.