Former DOJ Officials Worry about Constitutional Crisis If Trump Removes Sessions
Former Justice Department officials are speaking out about President Trump’s incessant public battle with Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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Syracuse.com: Mr. President, Don’t Fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions
President Donald Trump’s public criticism of his own attorney general, Jeff Sessions, is not merely Trump being Trump. It is part of a campaign to undermine the independence of the Justice Department and lay the groundwork for the president to fire Independent Counsel Robert Mueller, the man in charge of investigating Russia’s meddling in the presidential election.
Trump Continues Attack on AG Sessions for Third Consecutive Day
President Trump continued his public attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, this time for failing to fire the FBI’s acting director over his wife’s political connections to Hillary Clinton.
Democratic Groups Urge Delay on FBI Director Vote Until Trump Comes Clean on Mueller
A group of Democratic groups is urging the Senate to oppose the confirmation of Christopher Wray as FBI director until President Trump can assure lawmakers that he won’t fire special counsel Robert Mueller.
LAT: Trump’s Attacks on Session Is about Skirting Justice
It has been obvious at least since President Trump fired former FBI Director James B. Comey — a shocking decision that he acknowledged was done with “this Russia thing” in mind — that Trump is being driven to bizarre and desperate lengths by the FBI investigation into possible ties between his presidential campaign and Russia.
Lengel: Jeff Sessions is a Deadman Walking, But he Should Make Trump Sweat
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com It’s just a matter of time before Jeff Sessions is gone as Attorney General, whether it’s by firing or forced resignation. For now, he’s a Deadman Walking. President Donald Trump apparently wants him to quit, and is trying his best through tweets and public statements to humiliate him in to doing…
Trump Considers Chasing Out AG Sessions As Russia Investigation Heats Up
The days may be numbered for Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Giuliani Denies Report That Trump May Appoint Him to Replace Sessions
President Trump has mulled replacing Attorney General Jeff Sessions with longtime supporter Rudy Giuliani, Axios reported.