William Barr has become one of the most polarizing figures in Washington, and the ongoing Ukraine scandal has further thrust the attorney general and his relationship with President Trump under scrutiny.
In the 11 months since President Trump tapped him as his second attorney general, Barr has emerged as one of Trump’s most trusted Cabinet officials. He is a frequent face at official events at the White House and elsewhere, and the president regularly cheers him for the job he is doing as the nation’s top law enforcement officer.
Barr has also been at the center of multiple politically charged episodes in the Trump presidency, in part as a result of his proximity to the president. He’s a popular target of Democrats, who accuse him of politicizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and acting as the president’s personal attorney. Indeed, some legal experts say Barr has taken steps that undermine his commitment to keep DOJ above politics.
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