I would also like to point out, after rereading Barr's letter and Trump's tweet, neither Barr nor Trump said resign or fired. Trump appointed an Acting AG ONLY. Barr could come back all fire and brimstone locking up 1000's after "leaving" for a Christmas vacation with family.
Yeah, he did not specify. Barr could be taking a leave of absence for a variety of reasons: to get out of the way for Donoghue, to act as a witness in one or more matters, to spend time with his family after a hectic burst of activity...
Or to allow POTUS to appoint another AG from his available options. He probably could not get the Senate to confirm a new appointment, but as I understand it, he can re-appoint someone who has already been confirmed in the past, as he did with Bill Barr.
I would also like to point out, after rereading Barr's letter and Trump's tweet, neither Barr nor Trump said resign or fired. Trump appointed an Acting AG ONLY. Barr could come back all fire and brimstone locking up 1000's after "leaving" for a Christmas vacation with family.
Yeah, he did not specify. Barr could be taking a leave of absence for a variety of reasons: to get out of the way for Donoghue, to act as a witness in one or more matters, to spend time with his family after a hectic burst of activity...
Or to allow POTUS to appoint another AG from his available options. He probably could not get the Senate to confirm a new appointment, but as I understand it, he can re-appoint someone who has already been confirmed in the past, as he did with Bill Barr.