did obama fire the attorney general when he went into office?

by Shanie Walsh 4 min read

How many US attorneys did Trump fire when he took office?

On March 10, 2017, Jeff Sessions, who was appointed United States Attorney General by President Donald Trump, requested the resignations of 46 United States Attorneys. Some resignations were declined by Sessions or Trump.

How many US attorneys did bush fire?

On December 7, 2006, the George W. Bush Administration's Department of Justice ordered the unprecedented midterm dismissal of seven United States attorneys. Congressional investigations focused on whether the Department of Justice and the White House were using the U.S. Attorney positions for political advantage.

Who was the assistant attorney general under Obama?

Sally YatesSucceeded byDana Boente (acting)36th United States Deputy Attorney GeneralIn office January 10, 2015 – January 30, 2017PresidentBarack Obama Donald Trump25 more rows

How long was Eric Holder Attorney General?

Eric Himpton Holder Jr. New York City, New York, U.S. Eric Himpton Holder Jr. (born January 21, 1951) is an American lawyer who served as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States from 2009 to 2015.

Can a US attorney general be impeached?

Attorneys General. While impeachment proceedings against cabinet secretaries is an exceedingly rare event, no office has provoked the ire of the House of Representatives than that of Attorney General. During the first fifth of the 21st century, no less than three Attorneys General have been subjected to the process.

Who was George W Bush's attorney general?

Alberto GonzalesOfficial portrait, 200580th United States Attorney GeneralIn office February 3, 2005 – September 17, 2007PresidentGeorge W. Bush31 more rows

Who was the last US attorney general?

List of U.S. attorneys generalAttorney GeneralYears of serviceMerrick Garland2021-PresentLoretta Lynch2015-2017Eric Holder2009-2015Michael B. Mukasey2007-200982 more rows

Who was the first female attorney general of the United States?

Janet Wood Reno (July 21, 1938 – November 7, 2016) was an American lawyer who served as the 78th United States attorney general under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001, the second-longest serving in that position, after William Wirt. A member of the Democratic Party, Reno was the first woman to hold the post.

Who were Obama's cabinet members?

Cabinet officials on January 20, 2017The Obama CabinetOfficeNameSecretary of AgricultureTom VilsackSecretary of CommerceGary LockeJohn Bryson107 more rows

What has happened to Eric Holder?

Suspected shooter Eric Ronald Holder Jr., 32, is now due to face jurors for the first time on March 1, 2022. He previously was due to begin trial on Jan. 5, 2022.Sep 22, 2021

Who were Obama's attorneys?

Loretta LynchPresidentBarack ObamaDeputySally YatesPreceded byEric HolderSucceeded byJeff Sessions20 more rows

How old is Obama today?

60 years (August 4, 1961)Barack Obama / Age