Trump searches for his attorney general as Justice Department officials worry about chaos and retribution

Attorney General William Barr resigned on Monday after more than two years in the post, leaving the Justice Department without a permanent leader

Barr's departure is the latest in a series of high-profile exits from the Trump administration in recent months

President Trump is reportedly considering several candidates to replace Barr, but no clear frontrunner has emerged. Among the candidates being considered are former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, former Solicitor General Ted Olson, and current Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. Whoever Trump chooses to replace Barr will face a number of challenges, including the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming presidential election. Trump has been critical of the Russia investigation, calling it a "witch hunt." He has also repeatedly attacked the Justice Department, accusing it of being biased against him and his administration. The department has been under intense scrutiny in recent months, particularly after the revelation that Trump asked Ukraine to investigate his political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden. The department is also investigating Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, for lying to the FBI. Barr's departure is likely to further destabilize the Justice Department, which has been plagued by internal turmoil and high-profile departures in recent months. Whoever Trump chooses to replace Barr will face a daunting task in trying to restore stability and credibility to the department. Trump is reportedly considering several candidates to replace Barr, but no clear frontrunner has emerged. Among the candidates being considered are former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, former Solicitor General Ted Olson, and current Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. Whoever Trump chooses to replace Barr will face a number of challenges, including the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming presidential election.