- Republican attempts to defend Trump and Barr’s 'no obstruction' decree are pathetic. Donald Trump's allies can argue that he didn't obstruct justice, but the facts say otherwise. Their real rationale: He's the president, end of story. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/06/12/republicans-pathetic-defense-donald-trump-obstruction-of-justice-column/1432533001/ 9 comments politics