Barr Praises DOJ Officials for Rising ‘To Meet Historic Challenges’ in Farewell Letter
On his last day on the job, Attorney General William Barr is praising his colleagues at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for their “professionalism and outstanding work.” In a letter to his colleagues, Barr wrote, “As I…
On his last day on the job, Attorney General William Barr is praising his colleagues at the Department of Justice (DOJ) for their “professionalism and outstanding work.”
In a letter to his colleagues, Barr wrote, “As I told the president in my departure letter and reiterated in my final press conference on Monday, it has been a great honor to serve once again in this role.”
“Over the past two years, the dedicated men and women of this department — including its operational components — have risen to meet historic challenges and upheld our vital mission to enforce the rule of law. I have been continually inspired by your professionalism and outstanding work,” he continued.
Finally, he added, “As I did almost 30 years ago, I leave his office with deep respect for you, and I will always be grateful for your devoted service to the nation we love.”
Read the letter below:
President Donald Trump announced Barther’s resignation earlier this month. In a tweet, he wrote, “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.”
He added that Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will be the acting attorney general.
Trump reportedly became frustrated with Barr after he publicly stated that the department had not found evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.