In a very honest, candid and straight forward conversation with New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist, Bari Weiss, Former Attorney General Bill Barr accuses Trump of using "extortion" to exert control over Republicans: "He's all about himself." On Weiss’ weekly podcast “Honestly with Bari Weiss,” Barr speaks clear about Trump’s intentions against the Republican party as well as what made him break away from the former president.
Bari Weiss: Why are so few other Republicans willing to just say it plain and straight?
AG Bill Barr: because of the tactic that that the Trump is using to exert control over the Republican party, which is extortion. If it's not me, I'm going to ruin your election chances. By telling my base this at home and I'll sabotage whoever you nominate other than me and you know, that that shows what he's all about. He's all about himself.
