WASHINGTON _ Sen. Lindsey Graham showed off his two political sides Tuesday morning as he presided over the start of a highly anticipated hearing to confirm Attorney General nominee William Barr: His conciliatory instincts _ and his commitment to defending President Donald Trump.
It was Graham's first appearance as judiciary committee chairman, and the South Carolina Republican began by making clear he wanted to work well with Democrats.
But during his first opportunity to question Barr directly, Graham pressed the nominee on whether he would hold the Justice Department and FBI accountable for agency officials who appeared biased against Trump.
