Former President Donald Trump continued to have fun on social media at the expense of former administration members, even after receiving support from the president.
Trump slammed William Barr on Thursday after Barr endorsed Trump for president earlier this month.
“Wow! Former Inspector General Bill Barr, who let down so many great people by not investigating voter fraud in our country, is the one who called me “weak, slow, lethargic, and gutless.” “Even though he called me ‘lazy and lazy,’ he just endorsed me as a presidential candidate.” Trump wrote on his own social media service, Truth Social.
“Based on the fact that I am extremely grateful for his wholehearted support, I am removing the word ‘apathy’ from my statement,” he added. “Thank you, Bill. MAGA2024!”
Former AG Bill Barr criticizes ‘political’ Trump hush-money scandal, says progressive left is the ‘real threat’ to democracy
Former President Donald Trump descends from Trump Tower in New York City during the New York v. Trump trial in Manhattan Criminal Court. (Fox News Digital Probe Media)
Earlier this month, Barr accused New York prosecutors of being “obviously political.” Trump hush money scandalcalled it an “abhorrent thing” as jury selection continues in the landmark trial.
Barr, who led the Justice Department under former President Donald Trump, said the incident shows what he sees as the real threat to democracy: “the overreach of the progressive left.” he claimed.
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Then-President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
“This incident is abhorrent,” Barr said. In “America’s Newsroom” on wednesday. “This is obviously political. It’s been seven years since he paid hush money to try to bring this case forward. And this is not just outlandish, as you say…They’re criminal “They are attempting to base the charge on the premise that it is a federal crime that is not a federal crime.” ”
During the interview, Barr was directly asked if he would vote for Trump in the next presidential election.
“I’ve said all along that when you have two bad choices, I think it’s my duty to choose the person who I think will do the least harm to the country,” Barr said.
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Former Attorney General William Barr speaks at the Department of Justice. ((Photo credit: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images))
“In my heart, I’m going to vote Republican. Trump may be playing Russian roulette, but I think a continuation of the Biden administration would be national suicide.”
Barr had previously withheld his support for Trump during the primary campaign, saying he wanted the Republican Party to choose another candidate.
FOX News’ Bailey Hill contributed to this report.
