why does sessions deserve attorney general position

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Nov 18, 2016 · President-elect Donald Trump has picked Sen. Jeff Sessions to serve as the 84th Attorney General of the United States—and he couldn’t have made a better choice. Throughout his career, Sessions ...

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1. Controversial from the start

Sessions’ tenure began back in early 2017. During his confirmation hearings, Sessions testified incorrectly under oath that he had had no contacts with Russian officials during his active role in the 2016 Trump campaign. When it became public that he had met with the Russian ambassador, he claimed he had not lied.

2. Crackdown on drugs

Sessions enthusiastically waged the war on drugs, much to the chagrin of those who considered that war a proven failure.

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