News ‘Riding a tiger’: William Barr’s politically charged tenure puts DOJ on ballot with Trump October 19, 2020 Kevin Johnson and Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Riding a tiger’: William Barr’s politically charged tenure puts DOJ on ballot with Trump Analysts are alarmed by Attorney General William Barr's advocacy for Trump and its potential to undermine the Justice Dept.'s long-guarded independence.