And yet, all signs around the White House point to a four-year whirlwind coming to an end. President Trump tweeted on Dec. 14 that William P. Barr will be stepping down as attorney general. Requests for favors — final lunches in the White House mess, photos in the West Wing — are flowing to senior officials daily. On Friday, Trump met with several allies, including Giuliani, Meadows, former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn and White House lawyer Pat Cipollone. “There is no document or agreement in place that prohibits President Trump from using Mar-a-Lago as his residence,” Trump spokeswoman Kimberly Benza said.

Source: Washington Post December 19, 2020 11:02 UTC