&gt; I think everybody gave him way too much credibility to begin with.

"Everybody" in that sentence is a lie.  Barr's Iran-Contra antics were public record and reported extensively both when they happened and during his recent nomination.  Anybody who didn't expect this must take a serious hit to their own credibility.  (Like, hey Maddow, stop having [idiot Chuck Rosenberg on your show](https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1118884262130925568)!)