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In a rare rebuke to Trump, Attorney General William Barr has said the president's tweets make it "impossible to do my job."
In an interview with ABC News on Thursday, Barr said President Donald Trump's "constant background commentary" about the Justice Department “make it impossible for me to do my job."
He added: “I think it’s time to stop the tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases."
Barr's remarks come a day after Trump praised the attorney general for submitting a new sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone, overruling career prosecutors who requested the former Trump adviser serve 7–9 years in prison.
Barr said he's prepared for any blowback from the president.
"As I said during my confirmation, I came in to serve as attorney general. I am responsible for everything that happens in the department, but the thing I have most responsibility for are the issues that are brought to me for decision."
Do you share Barr's concerns?
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