Ashcroft (John Ashcroft)

John Ashcroft is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 79th U.S. Attorney General from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush. Prior to this role, he was the Governor of Missouri and a U.S. Senator. Ashcroft is known for his strong stance on law enforcement, national security, and his controversial policies enacted after the September 11 attacks, including the USA PATRIOT Act, which expanded government surveillance capabilities. His tenure was marked by the balance between protecting civil liberties and enhancing national security in the post-9/11 era.