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Eric Holder May 2, 2020

Eric Holder defends Biden, tells Bill Maher it's Trump supporters 'fanning' Tara Reade's claims

Former Attorney General Eric Holder defended former Vice President Joe Biden during a Friday night appearance on "Real Time with Bill Maher," insisting that "supporters" of President Trump have been "fanning" the 1993 allegations made by former Senate staffer Tara Reade. 

ELECTIONS April 22, 2020

Biden opens up on typically private running mate search

A presidential nominee’s search for a running mate has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy. But as Joe Biden begins his official hunt for a vice presidential nominee, he’s being vocal about the selection process.

Eric Holder February 20, 2020

Eric Holder tells journalist Paul Sperry to 'shut the hell up' about prosecutor in Andrew McCabe probe

Former Attorney General Eric Holder lashed out at journalist and author Paul Sperry on Twitter Wednesday, telling Sperry that he should "shut the hell up" about Justice Department attorney Molly Gaston's donations to former President Barack Obama.

Supreme Court February 19, 2020

Holder pushes for Supreme Court term limits, says '18 years is enough'

Former Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday openly called for 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, lending his support to a push that has gained steam among Democrats amid the Trump administration's rapid-fire federal judicial appointments -- and the possibility of a looming Supreme Court vacancy.

Fox News Flash February 19, 2020

Former prosecutor: 'There is a double standard' from Democrats who want AG Barr to resign

Former federal prosecutor Brett Tolman said Wednesday on "Fox & Friends” that “there is a double standard” regarding the call from Democrats for Attorney General Bill Barr to resign amid backlash over the Department of Justice seeking to reduce former Trump adviser Roger Stone’s recommended sentence.

Fox News Flash December 13, 2019

Former acting AG Whitaker hits back at Eric Holder's 'odd' criticism of William Barr

Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker hit back at former Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday.

Media December 12, 2019

Judge Napolitano hits Obama 'wingman' Holder over criticism of Barr as 'unfit'

Fox News senior legal analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano criticized former Attorney General Eric Holder for saying current Attorney General William Barr is "unfit" to hold his role in a recent op-ed column.

Trump Impeachment Inquiry December 12, 2019

Eric Holder, once Obama’s ‘wingman,’ now calling out Barr for loyalty to Trump

Eric Holder, who headed the U.S. Justice Department under former President Barack Obama, penned a column late Wednesday in which he calls Attorney General William Barr an unfit successor due to "nakedly partisan" actions and loyalty to President Trump.

Fox News Flash October 8, 2019

Scott Walker: Republicans must push back against Eric Holder's voter redistricting efforts

President Obama's former Attorney General Eric Holder must be pushed back against, former Wisconsin Governor and Chairman of the Republican National Redistricting Trust Scott Walker urged Tuesday.

Eric Holder October 1, 2019

Ex-Obama AG Eric Holder says it is a 'reality' Republicans will 'cheat' in the 2020 elections

Former Attorney General Eric Holder was optimistic on Monday that Democrats would win the 2020 election, but warned that they would have to deal with Republican attempts to "cheat" through voter suppression.

Eric Holder September 14, 2019

Eric Holder: Trump could be prosecuted after leaving office, but at a 'potential cost to the nation'

Former Attorney General Eric Holder said in an interview broadcast Saturday that President Trump could easily be prosecuted for allegedly breaking campaign finance laws after he leaves office, but warned that such a case would come at a "potential cost to the nation."