Because mcconnel tells Trump who, and who can not be confirmed in the senate. mcconnel is part of the gang of 8 and knew what was going on all along. They all wanted to take Trump out, now they are in protect mode. mcconnel approved barr because barr is a clean-up man. If you are expecting anyone in the deep state to be held accountable, you are in for a disappointment.
Exactly. Right now they are all trying to keep their treason secret and get through 2020. That will get McConnell and Graham safely reelected for six years, the House still in Dem hands, etc.