Does Barr Have A Bottom Line?

Attorney General William Barr has been accused of working on behalf of the president's personal interests. But is the president's personality enough to make him resign?

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Does Barr Have A Bottom Line?" was published on February 19, 2020 and runs 24 minutes.

February 19, 2020 ·24m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

Attorney General William Barr has been accused of working on behalf of the president's personal interests. But is the president's personality enough to make him resign?

Episode Description

Trump is boldly asserting his authority over the criminal justice system, demanding a new trial for his friend Roger Stone, and granting clemency to several white-collar criminals. While Attorney General Barr has been accused of working on behalf of the president's personal interests, Trump's latest plays with power may be enough to test their working relationship.

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Quinta Jurecic, managing editor of Lawfare, talks about the president's pardon power, and the complicated relationship between the president and the Attorney General.