William Barr is considering leaving because he's getting fed up with Trump's attacks on the Justice Department. |
The Associated Press had sources saying that Barr was considering resigning after the ABC News interview. He was annoyed with Trump continued attacks on the Justice Department.
The Justice Department spokeswoman willing to speak said that "[Barr] hs no plans to resign."
One official said Barr's statement of concern was as much as a reflection of his thinking earlier in the day as it was an effort to persuade Trump to cut down on his Twitter remarks about legal matters.
Kerry & Murphy illegally violated the Logan Act. This is why Iran is not making a deal. Must be dealt with strongly! https://t.co/RpTW9c09ZY— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2020
Before leaving the White House for California on Tuesday, Trump said he realized his tweets about the Justice Department makes Barr's job harder.
"I do agree with that," he said. "I think it's true."
The ABC News interview was controversial. Barr meddled in the conviction trial of Trump's troll buddy Roger Stone. The Justice Department is considering 7 to 9 years in federal time out.
Trump told Barr to intervene in the matter. Four U.S. prosecutors resigned in protest over this.
The Justice Department has little confidence in Barr and felt that Trump is undermining those in law enforcement. Ever since the Senate acquitted Trump, he boldly said that he will continue on regardless of the consequences. He took Joe Biden before the election.
He will ask foreign entities to meddle in the U.S. Election.
Trump's threats on federal judge Amy Berman Jackson were not productive at all.
Trump claimed that Robert Mueller and the FBI were unfair to Stone and left the door open to pardoning Stone if he's convicted for less than five years.
But in his remarks before leaving for California, Trump said that he has "total confidence" in Barr.
"I think he's doing an excellent job. He's the strong guy."
The president also said, however, that social media gives him a voice he would not otherwise get through the news media.
Barr has been mum on his decision but expect within a few months, there could be a vacancy.
No comments:
Post a Comment