THREAD. The AG dropping the case on Flynn turns the entire purpose of the Special Counsel regs on its head. The SC is appointed *precisely* to insulate an investigation from influence by a political appointee, namely, the AG. 1/— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 7, 2020
Showing that you can corrupt the United States Department if Justice to your ends is a far more formidable flex than just exercising the constitutional pardon power.— LightOfDayHat (@Popehat) May 7, 2020