(CNN) President Donald Trump raised the prospect of firing Attorney General William Barr in a meeting on Friday, but it's unclear whether he'll choose to dismiss Barr before the end of his term next month. Trump was also upset at reports Barr was considering departing the administration before January 20, believing the leaks to be self-serving. Trump told officials he is serious about replacing Barr , but whether he actually goes ahead with the move remains in question. Trump spent Saturday morning issuing angry tweets about his attorney general -- in one instance, sharing a tweet that encouraged firing Barr by the "end of business today." Trump and Barr had a "contentious," lengthy meeting inside the West Wing last week, according to a person familiar with the meeting.

Source: CNN December 12, 2020 18:54 UTC