I too think it’s disinformation.
But it’s possible that someone got to him or his family. We know the DS are looking every which way to make him back down.
The good news is the Vacancies Reform Act allow POTUS to choose pretty much whoever he wants to fill in as Acting AG for up to 210 days.
There are 258 days until November 3. Barr can leave after about 2 more months. Then POTUS can appoint an Acting AG that can serve until after the election.
There are 258 days until November 3. Barr can leave after about 2 more months. Then POTUS can appoint an Acting AG that can serve until after the election.
Now you are over the target.