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Nov 08, 2018 · Washington is swirling with speculation about who President Donald Trump will choose to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions after the President ousted his first attorney general Wednesday afternoon.

Who is Jeff Sessions replacement?

Jeff SessionsPreceded byLoretta LynchSucceeded byWilliam BarrUnited States Senator from AlabamaIn office January 3, 1997 – February 8, 201733 more rows

Who was the interim AG after sessions?

Matthew WhitakerPreceded byJeff SessionsSucceeded byWilliam BarrChief of Staff to the United States Attorney GeneralIn office September 22, 2017 – November 7, 201820 more rows

Is Matt Whitaker married?

Marci WhitakerMatthew Whitaker / Spouse

Who was acting AG after Barr?

Jeffrey A. RosenPreceded byWilliam BarrSucceeded byMonty Wilkinson (acting)38th United States Deputy Attorney GeneralIn office May 22, 2019 – December 23, 202027 more rows

Who replaced Rosenstein?

At the same time Whitaker was considered as a replacement for Rosenstein, CNN reported that Justice Department officials had begun planning for Solicitor General Noel Francisco to step in as acting attorney general to oversee the special counsel probe.

Is Graham a Trump allies?

Graham has wavered as much or more than anyone in his public opinion of Trump. Graham lashed out against him repeatedly during Trump’s presidential bid, but following Trump’s win, Graham emerged as one of his top allies. Following an emotional rebuke of his Democratic colleagues during the Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh, Graham’s positive position among Trump’s supporters has only ascended further.

Who is the replacement for Sessions?

Ratcliffe was among those floated as a replacement for Sessions ahead of the midterm elections. Ratcliffe is a former federal prosecutor, and he won re-election on Tuesday by an overwhelming margin.

Who will replace Jeff Sessions as Attorney General?

Speculation has swirled as to who will be chosen as the next Attorney General

Chris Christie

One serious candidate for the position is former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Christie, 56, has long been friends with Trump and endorsed him after ending his own bid for the White House during the 2016 Republican primaries.

Rudy Giuliani

Another likely contender for the position of Attorney General is longtime Trump supporter and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

William Barr

William Barr, 68, is notably the only contender who has held the position of Attorney General before, having served in the role from 1991 to 1993 during the George H.W. Bush administration.

Noel Francisco

Another possibility for the Attorney General position is Noel Francisco. Francisco, 49, has served as the Solicitor General of the United States since September 2017 before a stint as the Deputy Solicitor General earlier in 2017.

Pam Bondi

Pam Bondi, 52, currently serves as the Attorney General of Florida since 2011 and has been a longtime friend and political ally of Trump for years.

Trey Gowdy

The President may opt to look to Congress for his next Attorney General. Should this unfold, some see outgoing Representative Trey Gowdy of South Carolina as a distinct possibility.

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.

Who are the candidates up for the job permanently?

A list of potential candidates has arisen as people try to predict who Trump will select as a permanent replacement for Sessions.