how did attorney general sessions do in his testimony today

by Antoinette Bernhard II 5 min read

Sessions rejects any suggestion of Russian collusion

In his opening statement, Mr. Sessions said any suggestion that he participated in or was aware of any collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government to undermine the democratic process “is an appalling and detestable lie.”

Sessions refuses to talk about communications with Trump

Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, the ranking Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, questioned Mr. Sessions during the hearing.

Sessions defends his recusal decision

Mr. Sessions defended his involvement in the decision to fire Mr. Comey, explaining that his recusal did not prevent him from having a say in his department’s management decisions.

Senator defends Sessions and Trump

Senator Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, ridiculed the idea that Mr. Sessions may have colluded with the Russian ambassador at the Mayflower reception to influence the 2016 election, and then pivoted to “the potential crimes that we know have happened.”

Ryan and McConnell support Mueller investigation

Speaker Paul D. Ryan said on Tuesday that Mr. Mueller should be allowed to continue his work.

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