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Attorney General Donald Trump?

He not only thinks he’s above the law, he thinks he runs it.

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I’m actually, I guess, the chief law enforcement officer of the country.

— President Donald Trump, in a comment given at Joint Base Andrews while defending Attorney General Bill Barr, who is actually the chief law enforcement officer of the country. Trump said he has “total confidence” in Barr, even though he “make[s] [Barr’s] job harder.” Barr is reportedly considering resigning from his position.

Staci ZaretskyStaci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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