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David Rubenstein Talks Legacy with "Thomas Jefferson"

Saturday, July 4, 2026


David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, interviewed Bill Barker, a historical interpreter who performs as Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, for a Fourth of July segment on Bloomberg This Weekend. The conversation, conducted with Barker in character, covered topics including the founding fathers' public service and legacies. Barker works as part of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello in Virginia.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-07-04/david-rubenstein-talks-legacy-with-thomas-jefferson-video

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