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William Barr, the attorney general of the United States, a position equivalent to that of justice minister, has resigned, President Donald Trump announced Monday.
Tensions rose between the two after William Barr said there was no evidence that the November 3 presidential election had been rigged, a thesis backed by the incumbent president, who was defeated by Democrat Joe Biden.
Donald Trump had even mentioned the possibility of firing William Barr, prompting him to hide from him that a tax fraud investigation had been opened on behalf of Hunter Biden, the son of his electoral competitor.
Donald Trump posted William Barr’s resignation letter on Twitter and announced that his deputy, Jeff Rosen, will be acting U.S. attorney general as of December 23, when Barr’s resignation becomes effective.
William Barr’s resignation comes on the day the Electoral College confirmed the popular vote and gave Joe Biden victory in the November 3 presidential election.
The term of the current White House tenant ends on January 20, 2021.
Editor: Luana Pavaluca
