Barr Says Russia Likely to Blame in Hacking, Breaking With Trump

Attorney general sides with Pompeo, other government officials
Trump has suggested China may have been responsible for hack

William Barr during a news conference at the U.S. Department of Justice on Dec. 21.Photographer: Michael Reynolds/EPA/Bloomberg

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By Chris Strohm

December 21, 2020 at 4:25 PM UTC

Updated on

December 21, 2020 at 5:03 PM UTC

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Attorney General William Barr said a massive cyber-attack on the U.S. government was likely carried out by Russia after President Donald Trump suggested China may have been responsible.

Barr on Monday joined other administration officials, including Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, in pointing to Russia.