by Jerry Dunleavy, Justice Department Reporter | December 14, 2020 05:52 PM
President Trump announced that Attorney General William Barr will be leaving the Trump administration just before Christmas."Just had a very nice meeting with Attorney General Bill Barr at the White House. Our relationship has been a very good one, he has done an outstanding job! As per letter, Bill will be leaving just before Christmas to spend the holidays with his family," Trump tweeted on Monday afternoon. "Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen, an outstanding person, will become Acting Attorney General. Highly respected Richard Donoghue will be taking over the duties of Deputy Attorney General. Thank you to all!"
Barr's letter announcing he would be leaving his position this month said he will depart on Dec. 23 and will spend the next week "wrapping up a few remaining matters important" to the administration.
“I am greatly honored that you called on me to serve your Administration and the American people once again as Attorney General," Barr wrote. "I am proud to have played a role in the many successes and unprecedented achievements you have delivered for the American people. Your record is all the more historic because you accomplished it in the face of relentless, implacable resistance.”.....To Read More....
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