who would replace jeff sessions as attorney general

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Nov 08, 2018 · Trump fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions right after the 2018 midterm election. Christie, Giuliani and Graham have been mentioned as possibilities for the role. By Steve Longo. Published: 16:28...

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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 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.

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