who did trump choose for attorney general?

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Is the Ohio Attorney General’s office investigating Trump?

Nov 18, 2016 · After days of speculation, President-elect Donald J. Trump has made it official by naming Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions his Attorney General. Sessions had been on the short list for Secretary of Defense, beat out other contenders for the position, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Why is Attorney General Jeff Sessions seeking testimony from Donald Trump?

Feb 17, 2022 · New York’s attorney general on Wednesday pounced on former President Donald Trump ’s defense of company’s financial statements, saying the five-page statement Trump issued a day earlier ...

Why did New York attorney general Letitia James dismiss Trump lawsuit?

Feb 17, 2022 · Allen Weisselberg, the indicted former chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, will be deposed in Washington, D.C. as part of an investigation by the attorney general’s office there ...

Did Trump ever challenge the AG’s authority to conduct the investigation?

Feb 17, 2022 · Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have been subpoenaed by the office of the New York State Attorney General to provide testimony in the ongoing investigation into the business dealings of (their ...

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Does the president get to pick the attorney general?

United States Attorneys are appointed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the United States Senate, and serve at the direction of the Attorney General.Feb 7, 2021

Is Jeffrey Rosen Republican or Democrat?

Republican PartyJeffrey A. Rosen / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major, contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main historic rival, the Democratic Party. Wikipedia

Where is Jeffrey Rosen now?

In May 2019 he moved to the Department of Justice as deputy attorney general, and from December 24, 2020, to January 20, 2021, as acting attorney general. As of July 2021 he is a nonresident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Who was Trump's first attorney general?

Jeff SessionsPersonal detailsBornJefferson Beauregard Sessions III December 24, 1946 Selma, Alabama, U.S.Political partyRepublicanSpouse(s)Mary Blackshear ​ ( m. 1969)​33 more rows

Who is the acting US attorney general?

Meet the Attorney General Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was sworn in as the 86th Attorney General of the United States on March 11, 2021.3 days ago

Who was Trump's acting AG?

Matthew WhitakerPresidentDonald TrumpDeputyRod RosensteinPreceded byJeff SessionsSucceeded byWilliam Barr20 more rows

Who is second in command at DOJ?

Lisa O. MonacoLisa O. Monaco is the 39th Deputy Attorney General of the United States. As the Deputy Attorney General, she is the Department's second-ranking official and is responsible for the overall supervision of the Department.Feb 17, 2022

Who is the district attorney for Santa Clara County?

Attorney Jeff RosenSanta Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is a nationally-recognized leader in criminal justice reform, including: jail population reduction, diversion programs for non-violent offenders, expungements for low level drug crimes, prison reform, and the highest ethical prosecution standards – all while keeping crime ...