It's often said that Trump has a transactional approach to people, and this is mostly true. The small degree to which it isn't true is that Trump insists upon a hierarchical relationship. His counterparties cannot be seen as equal partners.
Barr wished to escape his relationship with Trump with at least some tiny scrap of dignity. For Trump, it is important not to allow this to occur.
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