Trump Wishes He Chose A Different Attorney General. We Do, Too.

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Shortly after being sworn in as the Attorney General of the United States, Jeff Sessions explained his decision to recuse himself from the most consequential, politically charged case since Watergate. Sounding more like a Boy Scout than the nation’s top lawyer, Sessions announced his intentions:

During the course of the last several weeks, I have met with the relevant senior career Department officials to discuss whether I should recuse myself from any matters arising from the campaign for President of the United States.

Having concluded those meetings today, I have decided to recuse myself from any existing or future investigations of any matters related in any way to the campaigns for President of the United States.

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What could possibly explain such a move by one of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters? Sessions was the first senator to endorse Trump and rapidly became a trusted Trump advisor. Yet he allowed pressure from the left over two minor contacts with a Russian ambassador to make the decision for him.

During the July 2016 Republican National Convention, Sessions gave a speech at an event sponsored by the Heritage Foundation. Afterward, he spoke to a group of ambassadors, which included Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. This wasn’t even a one-on-one discussion.

Then, in September 2016, Sessions held a meeting with Kislyak in his office. Why he failed to disclose these interactions during his Senate Confirmation hearings is a mystery as each contact, especially the first that he had no control over, could have been so easily dealt with at the time. Holding a meeting with a Russian ambassador in his office, in and of itself, is innocuous. “Ambassadors are in Washington to represent their country’s interests, which often requires contact with legislators involved in debates over trade, defense, or anything else, really.” Nevertheless, when asked if he had any involvement with Russians during his confirmation hearing, he said no.

Later, when the encounters with Kislyak came to light, Sessions was accused of lying under oath. Predictably, there were even calls for his resignation. It was this intense pressure that led to his decision.

Even after the fact, Sessions could have explained away his remarks. Perhaps he didn’t consider a brief meeting in his office with a Russian ambassador to be “involvement with the Russians.” Politicians have gotten away with far more serious “misstatements” by simply saying, “I misspoke.” Just ask Hillary Clinton.

At any rate, Jeff Sessions is apparently not the “tough it out” kind of guy. So, with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein standing behind him, Sessions explained that he talked it over with his staff and decided the best way to handle it was to recuse himself.

Considering Rosenstein had so many conflicts of interest in this case, Session’s decision was irresponsible and ill-considered. It is inexplicable that Sessions would turn the case over to an Obama-era official with such a long history of involvement with the Clintons. There were so many reasons why this was a bad idea.

First, Rosenstein’s wife, Lisa Barsoomian, is a Washington Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) attorney. Dick Morris explains:

She is a protégée of R. Craig Lawrence, whose law firm defends clients, all Democrats, against FOIA requests. They have represented Hillary Clinton 17 times, Bill Clinton 40 times, Barack Obama 45 times, Robert Mueller three times and on five occasions, the FBI.”

Rush Limbaugh reminds us that Rosenstein himself was a member of the prosecution team that exonerated Hillary Clinton in the Whitewater scandal (and both Clintons in the Travelgate and Filegate scandals). Shortly after Rod Rosenstein cleared Hillary, his wife represented Bill Clinton in a 1998-99 civil case in federal court.

In addition, Rosenstein had signed off on one of the renewal applications for the FISA warrant used to spy on Carter Page.

Shortly after Trump took office, Rosenstein wrote a memo detailing the reasons why FBI Director James Comey should be fired.

And, in what may have been Rosenstein’s most egregious act, he appointed his longtime friend and mentor, Robert Mueller, as special counsel. To make matters worse, the appointment was made the day after Trump rejected Mueller’s bid to get his old job back as Director of the FBI.

Aside from Mueller’s close personal relationship with fired FBI Director James Comey, Rosenstein flouted the DOJ regulations by appointing a Washington insider for the job. The selection guidelines stipulate, “The Special Counsel shall be selected from outside the United States Government.” Mueller spent his entire career working for the government, including 12 years as the FBI Director.

In a previous post, I provide a detailed list of Rosenstein’s conflicts of interest. Suffice it to say that Jeff Sessions’ two brief interactions with the Russian ambassador pale in comparison to Rosenstein’s many conflicts.

By the time of Session’s recusal, the enormity of this case was undeniable.

Given its importance, why would Sessions exclude President Trump, or any members of his legal team, from this critical decision?

It’s understandable that Trump would be irate over such a decision. The New York Times reported that several days after his recusal, Sessions traveled to Mar-A-Lago about other business.

Mr. Trump, who had told aides that he needed a loyalist overseeing the inquiry, berated Mr. Sessions and told him he should reverse his decision, an unusual and potentially inappropriate request.

Mr. Sessions refused.

Of course, Mueller is investigating this episode as he mulls obstruction of justice charges against Trump. The NY Times gleefully reports:

The special counsel’s interest demonstrates Mr. Sessions’s overlooked role as a key witness in the investigation into whether Mr. Trump tried to obstruct the inquiry itself. It also suggests that the obstruction investigation is broader than it is widely understood to be — encompassing not only the president’s interactions with and firing of the former F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, but also his relationship with Mr. Sessions.

Investigators have pressed current and former White House officials about Mr. Trump’s treatment of Mr. Sessions and whether they believe the president was trying to impede the Russia investigation by pressuring him. The attorney general was also interviewed at length by Mr. Mueller’s investigators in January. And of the four dozen or so questions Mr. Mueller wants to ask Mr. Trump, eight relate to Mr. Sessions. Among them: What efforts did you make to try to get him to reverse his recusal?

Reporters questioned Rudy Giuliani about Trump’s request that Sessions reverse his recusal. He replied: “a request that Mr. Sessions reassert control over the Russia investigation would be within the bounds of the president’s authority. ‘Unrecuse’ doesn’t say, ‘Bury the investigation.’ It says on the face of it: Take responsibility for it and handle it correctly.”

Unfortunately for the country, Sessions recused himself, and we’ve all had to endure the ensuing witch-hunt. But the only way through it is through it. The Mueller investigation has now entered its second year. And before he even began, the FBI had conducted its own yearlong counterintelligence probe. Neither group has found any evidence that Trump colluded with the Russians to win the election. Although Trump has accomplished so much already, the investigation has cast a shadow over his presidency. If Mueller has anything valid to charge the President with, he needs to reveal that now. If not, it’s time to end this farce.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mohammed_Goldberg
Mohammed_Goldberg
5 years ago

Hope President Trump decides to check the next AG to insure he doesn’t have Cryptorchidism.

Gordon Miller
Gordon Miller
5 years ago

That condition wouldn’t account for any behavioral issues.

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AR154U☑ᵀʳᵘᵐᵖ DEPLORABLE 2020
5 years ago


GUTLESS !!!!
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Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago

Amen!

felix1999
felix1999
5 years ago

Trump has the right to hire and fire at will.
I had to think badly of Sessions but either he is FILTHY like the rest of them of EASILY MANIPULATED by the swamp. Your choice. Any “investigation he MAY be doing will not involve what is most important – the TRUMP witch hunt. Sessions is worthless. The swamp is very happy with Sessions as our AG.

Achmed Mohandjob
Achmed Mohandjob
5 years ago
Reply to  felix1999

I don’t know much about Sessions. I do know that Gowdy is a swamp creature, actually a swamp monster …. Big Time Deep State.

Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner
5 years ago

Gowdy Doody.

Achmed Mohandjob
Achmed Mohandjob
5 years ago
Reply to  Mark Steiner

GOOD one!

Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner
5 years ago

Well, I could not use Kurt Gowdy, the long-time announcer for the old AFL (now AFC) in the NFL. But then, the way the NFL has gone these last few years (the Kaepernick knee), even Kurt Gowdy (who was from Cheyenne) would not be welcome …

Drifter12
Drifter12
5 years ago

Congratulations! And here, I thought I was the only one who noticed…

Achmed Mohandjob
Achmed Mohandjob
5 years ago
Reply to  Drifter12

Actually, Drifter12, I was late to the party. It took me quite some time to recognize what “Gowdy Doody” (and a tip of the hat to Mark Steiner) really is.

Drifter12
Drifter12
5 years ago

His facade is a good one…

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago
Reply to  felix1999

Yes, Felix, you are absolutely right. The swamp creatures are thriving and content with Sessions as AG.Trump had best get his ducks line up in a row or it will be a one term Presidency. People may scowl at what I wrote but Trump has had ample opportunity to dump this wet dish-rag feigning to be an AG; yet Sessions is still on the job or I should say going through the motions. The Democrats and its allies are howling on the sidelines.

mztore
mztore
5 years ago
Reply to  Ziggy46

And, pray tell, how does he get another one appointed when dumborats and rinos are all going to go against him? Look how long it has taken to get what he has.

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago
Reply to  mztore

Valid points, mztore. Indeed, the RINOS are as treacherous as the Democrats. Then again, Trump has to at least attempt to get a decent AH onboard. Nothing has been easy for him from day one or before. Good post.

mztore
mztore
5 years ago
Reply to  felix1999

The thing is, if Trump does fire sissy pants, he will play hell trying to get another person installed in the office…..crying, lyan shomer….won’t allow the rest of the senate to pass anyone else.
Notice, the new (misspelled) names? also the lack of respect by ignoring all of the capitalization except President Trumps’………that is on purpose.

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago
Reply to  mztore

The Dems and RINOS don’t deserve mention but the failed caps do just fine.

felix1999
felix1999
5 years ago

I have read the witch hunt investigation is up to 20 million. Mueller’s staff are all angry DEMS feasting on our tax dollars with this hoax. Meanwhile the swamp won’t fund our wall, hire more ICE people, confirm Trump judges, hire more police etc..

BTW it is really ROSENSTEIN the us running our dept. of INjustice and he is as conflicted as the rest of Mueller’s team. Rosenstein wanted Comey’s job. Trump said no. So Rosenstein got the green light for the investigation and tapped Mueller who also turned Trump down for the FBI job. Rosenstein also renewed the FISA warrants against Trump and on and on it goes.

Oh Rosenstein was the one who wrote a letter to Trump recommending the he FIRE Comey. All these people are doing is covering up for themselves and I bet destroying evidence that incriminates them and they are ALL making a ton of money doing it at YOU the taxpayer expense.

Alleged-Comment
Alleged-Comment
5 years ago

I thought there was something funny about his ears. No, really!

billdeserthills
billdeserthills
5 years ago

We must follow sessions to the pot of gold

Achmed Mohandjob
Achmed Mohandjob
5 years ago

A himminy-himminy-himminy … Me name is Sean and I’m a leprechaun.

robert v g
robert v g
5 years ago

It makes the guy look like he wouldn’t last 3 days at my factory job, for being too stupid. Come to think of it , Pres.O’ wouldn’t last there either (or Michelle).

knightsstrength
knightsstrength
5 years ago
Reply to  robert v g

They would not know how to use tools all brain dead with stupid knowledge

RetiredNavyphotog
RetiredNavyphotog
5 years ago
Reply to  robert v g

Michelle would spend too much time in the bathroom having to tuck her junk.

Drifter12
Drifter12
5 years ago
Reply to  robert v g

You make a huge mistake, thinking BO was dumb. He was so dangerous precisely because he was extremely smart and while people were going around calling him stupid, he managed to enact more of the Fabian agenda than any of his progressive predecessors…

Sunshine Kid
Sunshine Kid
5 years ago

If President Trump appointed him, he should have the power to fire him.

Gordon Miller
Gordon Miller
5 years ago
Reply to  Sunshine Kid

He does, but there are other things to consider. It’s politics.

robert v g
robert v g
5 years ago

That is another conflict with impartiality…Trump rejected mueller’s bid to replace the fired comey the day before Mueller was appointed (which itself is against doj rules).I bet mueller is P O’ed and super wants DJT guilty.

Drew the Infidel
Drew the Infidel
5 years ago

Having Jeff Sessions start work is like having two good men quit.

WadeBaker
WadeBaker
5 years ago

Seems Rosenstein has made a career of letting the Clintons off. Why wasn’t this guy fired on Trump’s first day?

knightsstrength
knightsstrength
5 years ago

I have never really liked any of those Trump has appointed. I would have liked all unknowns not tied to parties..

Corruption in politics is endless with so many ties

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago

Indeed, knightsstrength; it is the pork-barrel political game that has been going on since the first ‘creation’ of the first politician. Politicians by and large have more in common with the oldest profession but at least from the latter you know where your money is going. Corruption has always been the foundation of politics; however, it is getting worse.

knightsstrength
knightsstrength
5 years ago
Reply to  Ziggy46

I always think of the French Revolution and Madam Guillotine to correct things. Only if the people stood up against the evil we have today.

Political_qrm
Political_qrm
5 years ago

My prediction: After the Mueller ‘witch hunt’ is proven to be an empty case by Rudy Giuliani, Sessions will be fired and Giuliani will be head of DOJ…

durabo
durabo
5 years ago

Attorney-General Sessions seems to have been declawed, defanged and, for all we know, neutered. GET RID OF HIM, and appoint a fire-breathing, blood & guts fighter! In addition, fire all Obumfook appointees – the Fifth Columnists eroding the Administration from within, like termites.

RetiredNavyphotog
RetiredNavyphotog
5 years ago
Reply to  durabo

He is either being blackmailed (most probable) or is a hidden member of the Deep State.

durabo
durabo
5 years ago

Roger that.
BTW, thanks for your service, RetiredNavyphotog! (an NFO from 1960-67 said that)

RetiredNavyphotog
RetiredNavyphotog
5 years ago
Reply to  durabo

Thank you…and thank you for your service.
Brown shoe Navy/Airdales are the best!

durabo
durabo
5 years ago

Aye, that.

Drifter12
Drifter12
5 years ago

Both!

RetiredNavyphotog
RetiredNavyphotog
5 years ago

Elmer Fudd in the flesh.

Gordon Miller
Gordon Miller
5 years ago

He’s the wrong man for the job, We can’t have a Casper Milquetoast as our attorney general.

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago

Good god, Trump, you are the President, fire the mindless, flaccid and inert imbecile. Sessions is inept and yet Trump merely whines about his hiring him as the AG. If I have one doubt about this President is the Sessions issue and others; others which he finally addressed McMaster etc.

Mark Steiner
Mark Steiner
5 years ago

Much valuable time to deal with the critical issues left by the Obama administration and the Clintons has been lost with Sessions in command.

The President won;t hold office forever, and the outcome of the midterm elections is not certain, but some are predicting a “Demoncratic revival”.

The President needs to move quickly with a replacement for Sessions to end the hypocritical performance of Mueller and Demoncrats supporting his impeachment and ouster … and …
Jeff is not in Session.

Stephen Honig
Stephen Honig
5 years ago

He should still fire him. Liberals will hate him the same anyway.

SK
SK
5 years ago

Sessions appears to be a deep state RINO.

Drifter12
Drifter12
5 years ago

Why is this compromised loser allowed to stay?

Drifter12
Drifter12
5 years ago

He, quite obviously, is one of them…

Carol
Carol
5 years ago

Sessions needs to go. He wets his pants when the subject of Russia comes up. Trump pick a NEW AG. This one is worthless.

Ziggy46
Ziggy46
5 years ago

Sessions is not alone in the pretense of being a Republican. Methinks, there are more Republicans that are Democrats than Democrats that are Democrats. John Boehner is on the MSM circuit criticizing and denigrating Trump; I threw up, turned the TV off and took an antacid. The rank and file of the Republicans by and large are wusses, their chosen leader is not Trump but Obama, Pelosi, Soros and others of the Liberal Progressive bag of feces. Many of them were hoping Hillary would win the Presidency; the old order Republicans/Conservatives are as treacherous as the Donkey/Ass Party.

Nabi Rasch
Nabi Rasch
5 years ago

Restocking the swamp is a herculean job. So many treacherous creatures in the vicinity–lots of them chameleons.

Nabi Rasch
Nabi Rasch
5 years ago

Problem is he does Mr Magoo so convincingly–even manages to look like him– that, despite all the facts and logic (that you so correctly point out) it’s hard for a lot of people to be sure he’s other than befuddled.

Covadonga
Covadonga
5 years ago

Sessions had an excellent reputation as a conservative senator from Alabama. Then he endorsed Trump early. I wish I could remember the campaign timeline better…

That was during the primaries, when other Republican candidates could plausibly be thought to have a better chance to win the nomination? And/or a better chance against Rodham in November?

Now, with 20/20 hindsight, it seems like Trump is the only Republican that could have created a big enough wave of popular support to overcome the Democrat “the fix is in” Rodham machine in 2016. But, remember, when he announced, he was initially considered a long shot.

What could the Soetoro FBI/DOJ have been holding over Sessions? How about the RINO swamp rats, such as the Bush cartel, or Boehner/Ryan/McConnell?

Was Sessions sent to the Trump camp by the Bushes, to create a spoiler against one or more of the other non-Swamp candidates (e.g. Ted Cruz)? Splitting the anti-Swamp vote at that point could have kept the window of opportunity open for Jeb Bush.

Was Sessions the 1st “confidential human source” (English translation: “spy”) sent by the Soetoro regime to infiltrate the Trump campaign?

iprazhm
iprazhm
5 years ago

We certainly do. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine Jeff Sessions would be a closet tyrant. A rogue who couldn’t care less about the constitution.

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