Bill Barr says Donald Trump 'knew well he lost the election' - BBC News

The former attorney general undermines Mr Trump's case ahead of his court appearance.

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Former US attorney general Bill Barr has spoken out against Donald Trump ahead of his court appearance for allegedly plotting to overturn his election defeat in 2020.

Mr Barr, who was appointed by the former president, said that Mr Trump "knew well he lost the election".

Mr Trump is accused by federal prosecutors of lying repeatedly about mass voter fraud and pressing officials to change results to keep him in power.

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