Functioned as the quasi federal defender for the president in the mueller investigation. the fact that he's taken steps saying he's surprised and angry by the president's association with him in this event suggests that he is stepping back a little. and mike pompeo will also have to think about what this means for him going forward. this presidency looks poised to at least go through the ringer with congress, and i think there are a lot of people who are trying to get out of the way. >> your interpretation of the barr remarks, i'll read them. here they are in the associated press, acontributed...