News Don’t get distracted by Barr nomination. Whitaker is still a big problem at Justice. December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 Kristy Parker, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Don’t get distracted by Barr nomination. Whitaker is still a big problem at Justice. I left Justice because it was under attack. I'll be concerned about its independence and mission as long as Matthew Whitaker is acting attorney general.