About
William Pelham Barr is an American attorney who has twice served as the United States Attorney General. He held the position first in the George H. W. Bush administration from 1991 to 1993. He later returned to the role under President Donald Trump from 2019 to 2020. As Attorney General, Barr oversaw the Department of Justice and played a key role in shaping legal policy.
Career Timeline
First Attorney General Appointment
Appointed as Attorney General under President George H.W. Bush.
Returns to Private Practice
Moves into a more lucrative private sector position.
Second Attorney General Appointment
Returns as Attorney General under President Donald Trump.
Resignation Amid Controversy
Resigns after disputes over the 2020 election results.
Publishes 'One Damn Thing'
Publishes memoir defending actions as AG.
Legal and Political Commentator
Remains an influential figure in legal and political circles.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026