what did the president say about attorney general jeff sessions last night

Who was AG after Jeff Sessions?

Matthew WhitakerPreceded byJeff SessionsSucceeded byWilliam BarrChief of Staff to the United States Attorney GeneralIn office September 22, 2017 – November 7, 201822 more rows

How old is Jeff Sessions?

75 years (December 24, 1946)Jeff Sessions / Age

Who is Jeff Sessions wife?

Mary Blackshear SessionsJeff Sessions / Wife (m. 1969)

How tall is Jeff Sessions?

5′ 5″Jeff Sessions / Height

Is Pete Sessions related to Jeff Sessions?

Pete Sessions is not related to former Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Is Jeff Sessions still in the government?

Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III (born December 24, 1946) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 84th United States Attorney General from 2017 to 2018.

How old is Donaldtrump?

76 years (June 14, 1946)Donald Trump / Age

Is Jeff Sessions married?

Mary Blackshear SessionsJeff Sessions / Spouse (m. 1969)

Who said it is impossible to read Attorney General Sessions firing as anything other than another blatant attempt by President Trump to?

House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said: "It is impossible to read Attorney General Sessions' firing as anything other than another blatant attempt by President Trump to undermine & end Special Counsel Mueller's investigation."

Why was Sessions fired?

Mr Trump has repeatedly pilloried his top law enforcement official since Mr Sessions stepped aside from the Russia inquiry in March 2017.

What happens now?

Matthew Whitaker can now assume control of the Mueller inquiry, which has been under the control of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein until now.

Why did Donald Trump criticize his top law official?

Mr Trump had criticised his top law official for months, mainly over his refusal to oversee the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in favour of Mr Trump's election in 2016.

Who appointed Mueller to lead the Russia investigation?

It was the deputy attorney general who appointed Mr Mueller to lead the Russia inquiry, after Mr Trump fired FBI director James Comey in May 2017.

Who was the Senate leader who said protecting the Mueller investigation was "paramount" in light of the move?

Democrats were outraged by the attorney general's removal, with Senate leader Mr Schumer said protecting the Mueller investigation was "paramount" in light of the move.

Who must be held accountable for Mueller?

Anyone who attempts to interfere with or obstruct the Mueller inquiry must be held accountable. This is a red line. We are a nation of laws and norms not subject to the self interested actions of one man.

Why did Jeff Sessions resign?

Attorney General Jeff Sessions submitted a resignation letter to Donald Trump, which said it came at "your request".

Who has replaced him as Acting General Attorney?

President Trump took to Twitter to announce that Chief of Staff Matthew G. Whitaker will replace Sessions as an interim.

Why did Jeff Sessions resign?

Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the request of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a move that potentially threatens the independence of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the president.

Did Sessions endorse Trump?

The fall of Sessions comes nearly three years after he endorsed Trump for president, the first Republican senator to do so. In 2017, Trump rewarded Sessions’ loyalty by nominating him to be attorney general where he pursued a rollback of Obama-era criminal-justice reform and an aggressive policy of prosecuting immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally.