AG Barr steps down, Rosen to fill in
WASHINGTON (KLKN) — According to recent tweets from President Donald Trump, Attorney General (AG) Bill Barr will be stepping down from his position.
In a letter to the President, Barr said he plans to depart by Dec. 23. Upon his departure, Deputy AG Jeff Rosen will fill in as Acting Attorney General, with Richard Donoghue becoming the new Deputy AG.
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…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 14, 2020
…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! pic.twitter.com/V5sqOJT9PM
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 14, 2020
In Barr’s letter to the President, he said “I am greatly honored that you called on me to serve your Administration and the American people, once again, as Attorney General. I am proud to have played a role in the many successes and unprecedented achievements you have delivered for the American people.”
