HMM: AG Barr’s Handling of Election Fraud Claims Slammed by Ex-U.S. Attorney in Letter Released by Trump. “On Election Day and afterwards, our Office received various allegations of voter fraud and election irregularities. As part of my responsibilities as U.S. Attorney, I wanted to be transparent with the public and, of course, investigate fully any allegations. Attorney General Barr, however, instructed me not to make any public statements or put out any press releases regarding possible election irregularities.”