'He is a criminal': Outrage as Bill Barr claims Donald Trump discussed 'executing' his political rivals during his term in office

Bill Barr said, 'I remember him being very mad about that, I actually don’t remember him saying executing, but I wouldn‘t dispute it'
PUBLISHED APR 27, 2024
Bill Barr reveals Donald Trump would speak about executing his rivals when he was frustrated (Wikimedia Commons, Getty Images)
Bill Barr reveals Donald Trump would speak about executing his rivals when he was frustrated (Wikimedia Commons, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Social media erupted in criticism aimed at former US President Donald Trump following revelations from the ex-attorney general, Bill Barr who admitted that Trump used to have discussions of executing political rivals during his time in office, sparking outrage online.

Adding fuel to the fire, Trump faced further scrutiny for his recent remarks comparing pro-Palestinian protests to the 2017 Charlottesville rally, dismissing the rally as 'peanuts'. His comments drew widespread condemnation.

In another instance, Trump became the target of ridicule after complaining about the courtroom temperature during his hush money trial. Describing the conditions as "freezing," he suggested it was deliberate, prompting mockery from observers.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 23:  U.S. Attorney General William Barr (L), listens to U.S. President Donald
Bill Barr asserts he never took Donald Trump's execution talks seriously (GettyImages)

Bill Barr reveals Donald Trump talked about executing his rivals while in office

The Daily Beast reported that former Attorney General Barr, who has previously criticized Trump, explained why he has chosen to vote for the former president in the upcoming November election. However, he also admitted that during Trump's presidency, there were instances where Trump discussed the possibility of executing his political rivals.

Barr's revelation came during a CNN interview when anchor Kaitlan Collins referenced claims by former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin. Griffin alleged that Barr was present when Trump suggested that a White House leaker should face execution in the summer of 2020.

In response, Barr recalled, "I remember him being very mad about that. I actually don’t remember him saying ‘executing,’ but I wouldn‘t dispute it, you know. The president would lose his temper and say things like that. I doubt he would’ve actually carried it out."

When pressed by Collins if Trump made similar remarks on other occasions, Barr explained that Trump's words were often blown out of proportion. He suggested that Trump's statements were more about venting frustration than serious threats.

Barr emphasized, "He would say things similar to that on occasions to blow off steam. But I wouldn’t take them literally every time he did it." Collins pressed further, asking why not.

Barr replied, "Because at the end of the day, it wouldn’t be carried out and you could talk sense into him."

Regarding concerns about Trump's authoritarian tendencies, Barr expressed, "I don‘t think the threat is there. The thing that I worry about President Trump is not that he’s going to become an autocrat and do those kinds of things."

When Collins asked for clarification on his belief, Barr attributed it to his firsthand experience working with Trump, stating, “Having worked for him and seen him in action, I don’t think he would actually go and kill political rivals and things like that."

Internet users assert Donald Trump is unfit to be American

A Facebook user asserted Trump is "plainly unfit to be an American."

Another user wrote, "He brought it up alot, probably hoping one of his minions would follow through for him. Look how many he worked for him have been charged with a crime doing his dirty work."

A user commented, "The day they grant Presidential immunity, President Biden should order Seal Team 6 to “deal “ with Trump and any of the justices who voted in favor of granting a President total immunity. You reap what you sow!"

Another user commented, "We have a criminal on one side and a steady leader on the other. It’s that simple. 2024 BLUE ALL THE WAY 💙👏 Be ready for Joe spectacular inauguration on January 2025! Be there, it won’t be wild, it will be jovial and respectful."

A user stated, "Yet Billy Barr said he would support him for president ……f**k these people."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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