Former Attorney General Bill Barr revealed in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that he would vote for former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. Barr, who had previously stated that Trump should not be near the Oval Office, expressed his belief that Biden is unfit for office and that Trump would do less damage than his opponent. Despite being pressed about Trump’s alleged attempts to subvert the peaceful transfer of power and facing criminal charges, Barr stated that he supports the Republican ticket and will vote for Trump specifically.
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Barr also emphasized his belief that the progressive movement and the Biden administration pose a real threat to democracy, contrasting it with what he views as the lesser threat from Trump’s actions. However, Barr’s opinion of Trump changed after the former president was indicted in a federal election subversion case. Barr described Trump’s alleged actions as “nauseating” and “despicable,” stating that he should not be anywhere near the Oval Office.
When asked if the Biden administration’s actions have been worse than Trump’s attempts to disrupt the transfer of power, Barr downplayed Trump’s efforts and questioned whether he had succeeded. Despite reservations, Barr stated that he agrees with Trump’s policies and believes they were sound, dismissing media portrayals of the administration as lawless.
Barr’s interview came after the Supreme Court heard arguments in the election subversion case, addressing whether presidents should have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions while in office. Barr expressed disagreement with Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and expressed the need for precision in determining whether Trump’s actions crossed the line.
While Barr acknowledged his unhappiness with Trump’s behavior after the election, he did not explicitly state whether he believed it constituted a crime, suggesting that he would need to review all the evidence and see the case litigated.
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