United States Attorney General
The federal appeals court judge who was blocked by Republicans for a Supreme Court seat in 2016 was confirmed in a bipartisan vote.
The former acting head of the Justice Department doesn't reveal much about his time in office, but does praise Trump a lot.
The attorney general reportedly wisecracked amid an escalating constitutional crisis.
The attorney general made the joke during a farewell ceremony for the deputy attorney general.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Barr, now attorney general, drew fire during his confirmation hearings over a memo he wrote last year that was critical of Mueller's probe.
Barr said the attorney general has "flexibility and discretion" on what findings to make public.
Barr reportedly described the special counsel's probe into potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump as "fatally misconceived."
Muslim, Christian, Jewish and secular groups issued a joint letter opposing acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Whitaker has been leading the Justice Department after Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions earlier this month.
"I’m not happy with numerous things," the president said.