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1. No; he had a very lucrative private law practice at Kirkland & Ellis. He didn't need a job.

Wed May 15, 2019, 06:15 PM

May 2019

He probably took a large pay cut to come to work for Trump, so his motivation remains a mystery.

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Was William Barr unemployed prior to becoming Attorney General? [View all] Blueplanet May 2019 OP

He might have a similar motivation as Lindsey Graham ... Kompromat Jarqui May 2019 #2

His motivation is transparent. maxsolomon May 2019 #4

That's what I suspect - I don't think the Russians are behind him. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #5

Separate topic, his kids have plushy jobs in "the deep state" UTUSN May 2019 #3

Bill Barr was on the Board of Directors of Wellstone ruled May 2019 #6

His law firm works for Alfa Bank in Russia WhiteTara May 2019 #7