In a survey conducted by NBC News, Barr stated, "I have made clear that I strongly oppose Trump for the nomination and will not endorse Trump." However, when asked about his stance in a hypothetical general election matchup between Trump and President Biden, Barr responded with a more cautious approach, saying, "I'll jump off that bridge when I get to it."
NBC News reached out to 44 former members of Trump's administration to gauge their support for Trump's potential third bid for the White House. Most of them did not respond, and only four, including former chief of staff Mark Meadows, expressed their willingness to support Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
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Barr's criticism of the former president has been evident over the past year. Like several other former Trump administration officials, Barr has distanced himself from Trump since the 2020 election and a federal indictment that includes 40 charges related to mishandling classified documents and obstruction of justice. Last month, Barr referred to Trump as a "consummate narcissist" and accused him of regularly engaging in reckless conduct.
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Furthermore, Barr has described an existing indictment, which was revealed before additional charges were brought forward last week, as "damning" against Trump. He emphasized that the former president was "wrong" to possess classified documents.
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Barr's remarks highlight the growing divide within the Republican Party regarding Trump's potential return to the political arena. While some former administration officials remain loyal to Trump, others, like Barr, have become vocal critics, expressing their reservations about his nomination and raising concerns about his conduct during his time in office. As the 2024 election approaches, these differing perspectives will continue to shape the political landscape and influence the Republican Party's future direction.
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