Who Is William Barr, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General

L: William Barr. (Time Warner via AP); R: President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, on Nov. 2, 2018. Holly Kellum/NTD
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
Reporter
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President Donald Trump said he will nominate former Attorney General William Barr to return to lead the Justice Department.

“He was my first choice from day one,” Trump said, upon leaving the White House for Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 7.
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Petr Svab
Petr Svab
Reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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