News Attorney General William Barr resigns after recent clashes with Trump, still defends president December 14, 2020December 14, 2020Kevin Johnson and Kristine Phillips, USA TODAYComments Off on Attorney General William Barr resigns after recent clashes with Trump, still defends president William Barr, who has servedĀ as President Donald Trump's most effective shield and advocate for broad presidential authority, is leaving before Christmas.