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sabra

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Sun Dec 6, 2020, 10:55 PM Dec 2020

Attorney General Barr considering leaving post before Trump exits office, source says [View all]

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Source: CNN

(CNN)Attorney General William Barr is considering leaving his post before January 20, the day President Donald Trump leaves office, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to CNN.

The source confirmed that Barr is not happy with Trump, writing that Barr "is not someone who takes bullying and turns the other cheek!"
"He has not made a final decision," the source said.

The New York Times was first to report on Barr's thinking. CNN has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/06/politics/william-barr-considering-leaving-office/index.html?utm_term=image&utm_source=twCNNp&utm_content=2020-12-07T01%3A41%3A02&utm_medium=social

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Barr "is not someone who takes bullying and turns the other cheek!" babylonsister Dec 2020 #1
Fuck Barr. He belongs in prison olddad65 Dec 2020 #2
I'm anti-death penalty...but I have to disagree Enterstageleft Dec 2020 #14
Right Next to Donny Kev N Dec 2020 #24
Why would Barr float this idea? C_U_L8R Dec 2020 #3
Rudy would make a great AG at this time lordsummerisle Dec 2020 #4
He has covid-19 He may not be available katmondoo Dec 2020 #6
Stay - or quit....... MyOwnPeace Dec 2020 #5
At this point, it doesn't matter. Barr has done his damage by backing trump. Hoyt Dec 2020 #7
LOL you can't fire me, I quit n/t jaysunb Dec 2020 #8
That's exactly what LowBarr's trying to do. Too little too late - he sold his soul and history will onetexan Dec 2020 #31
The maggot is is just trying to cover his ass. "But I resigned!" Nitram Dec 2020 #9
So Who Is Going To Get There First? Me. Dec 2020 #10
He should quit right now to create a conundrum for 45. truthisfreedom Dec 2020 #11
Times a-wastin! Sign that letter and BEGONE! Blues Heron Dec 2020 #12
He can leave office grumpyduck Dec 2020 #13
Assuming Lindsey's not busy with it at the moment sandensea Dec 2020 #21
The mid night twitter critter will strike again as the mid night hour draws near. Wash. state Desk Jet Dec 2020 #15
It's called "You can't fire me - I quit!" COLGATE4 Dec 2020 #16
HAHA ,he can't Wash. state Desk Jet Dec 2020 #18
Trump probably orangecrush Dec 2020 #17
LOL Gothmog Dec 2020 #19
LOL resemblance is uncanny onetexan Dec 2020 #32
If Only Genuine Laughter Were Still Possible The Roux Comes First Dec 2020 #20
He sees it's not going to be Nazi Germany after-all, so he wants out. C Moon Dec 2020 #22
All Barr has to do is allow some investigations to start up mmmmmmm?????? UCmeNdc Dec 2020 #23
Keep an eye on Twitter today; Bill... nt EarthFirst Dec 2020 #25
I think... Mike Nelson Dec 2020 #26
At least he'll still have Rudy. mwb970 Dec 2020 #27
"The winners write the history," said the cowardly Bill Barr Yeehah Dec 2020 #28
I QUIT! ToxMarz Dec 2020 #29
If Barr quits, who will protect DOJ files? Lonestarblue Dec 2020 #30
After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Dec 2020 #33
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