President Trump Announces AG Barr to Leave Position Before Christmas

President Trump announced that Attorney General William Barr would be stepping down from his post before Christmas and that Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen would be taking over as Acting Attorney General.

NBC Politics tweeted out AG Barr’s resignation letter from their official account.

BREAKING: President Trump says AG Barr will step down before Christmas; Deputy AG Jeff Rosen to become Acting AG. pic.twitter.com/6AP9rZ1azX

— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) December 14, 2020

AG Barr went to the White House on Monday, where he reportedly submitted his letter of resignation.

President Trump tweeted his thanks and appreciation towards Barr for his service as well as the resignation letter image.

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

While tensions between AG Barr and President Trump have reportedly been on the outs as of late, President Trump remained cordial and thankful to Barr for his service via his tweet.