I think Barr left some guardrails. I also think if it was a real coup, Pilger would have been too afraid to resign publicly:

Bill Barr is here. Leaving the Capitol after a meeting w ⁦@senatemajldr⁩ pic.twitter.com/MHFZ3CPB3X

— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) November 9, 2020

Pilger threw himself on his sword to alert us all as to how dangerous Barr’s authorization is. He could have waited out the last 60+ days of Trump, but the policy signals to Trump’s minions Barr’s willingness to toss out the rule of law. https://t.co/R55vtyMlku

— Mary Beth “Reform Fed Courts” Williams (@wampumpeag) November 10, 2020

There were no irregularities. This is an attempted coup & every major figure in America needs to denounce it. US attorneys need to resign in protest. They are trying to overturn the election & subvert the will of the people https://t.co/feduK8RC67

— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) November 9, 2020

NEW from @AlxThomp: Biden's team can't start working with federal agencies on the transition of power until the GSA certifies him the winner. So far, they're staying mum. https://t.co/IK3MWoq9mZ

— Alice Miranda Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) November 8, 2020

They aren't moving stuff out yet; that was the bringing-in of the shredders.

— Craig Sock (@Sock_EffOne) November 4, 2020