BREAKING: Jeff Sessions has resigned as attorney general, effective immediately, at the request of Pres. Trump, sources tell @ABC. https://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/GymTIo4H2w
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BREAKING: "At your request, I am submitting my resignation," Jeff Sessions writes to Pres. Trump. http://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/7BesrhH7cj
Inside the frayed relationship between Donald Trump and Jeff Sessions: https://abcn.ws/2Dqofnl pic.twitter.com/LuZWehYWZL
“In my time as attorney general, we have restored and upheld the rule of law—a glorious tradition that each of us has a responsibility to safeguard," Sessions writes in resignation letter. http://abcn.ws/2Dqofnl pic.twitter.com/5RpyIsWGtE
Pres. Trump announces Jeff Sessions' chief of staff, Matthew G. Whitaker, will serve as acting attorney general and that a permanent replacement will take place at a later date. http://abcn.ws/2Dqofnl pic.twitter.com/xM1He3Blxu
As acting attorney general, Matthew Whitaker has charge of the Russia probe effective immediately. http://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/AkkkgSyM2W
Sen. Chuck Schumer: “Given his previous comments advocating defunding and imposing limitations on the Mueller investigation, Mr. Whitaker should recuse himself from its oversight for the duration of his time as acting attorney general.” http://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/wwnFN3dD83
Sen. Lindsey Graham: “I look forward to working with President Trump to find a confirmable, worthy successor so that we can start a new chapter at the Department of Justice and deal with both the opportunities and challenges our nation faces." http://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/JKJW8Lrj5E
NEW: Nancy Pelosi: "It is impossible to read Attorney General Sessions’ firing as anything other than another blatant attempt by @realDonaldTrump to undermine & end Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation." http://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/IlkWVYFGGQ
NEW: Sen. Susan Collins: "Special Counsel Mueller must be allowed to complete his work without interference—regardless of who is AG." http://abcn.ws/2DqGKYJ pic.twitter.com/qCFyn5nTDW
NEW: Sens. Cory Booker, Chris Coons, and Thom Tillis, three of the four authors of bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller, release statements encouraging their colleagues to move forward on the proposal following Jeff Sessions' resignation. https://abcn.ws/2QwnsnP pic.twitter.com/IsZU7fJ71j
NEW: Mitt Romney: "It is imperative that the important work of the Justice Department continues, and that the Mueller investigation proceeds to its conclusion unimpeded." http://abcn.ws/2QwnsnP pic.twitter.com/WcyHR7HiDX
NEW: Statement from Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker: "I am committed to leading a fair [DOJ] with the highest ethical standards, that upholds the rule of law, and seeks justice for all Americans." https://abcn.ws/2DpHNs1 pic.twitter.com/D5bavUpPdV
HE SCURRED 


Why was this not a topic at press conference
A COWARD!!
Here is the New AG On August 6th, 2017, one month prior to joining the Justice Department, Whitaker wrote an opinion column for CNN titled "Mueller's investigation of Trump is going too farhttps://www.cnn.com/2017/08/06/opinions/rosenstein-should-curb-mueller-whittaker-opinion/index.html …
Trump just mad because he couldn't get a "Yes Man" to do his dirty work
Hmm. Thought @LindseyGrahamSC was posturing for this role. He’s been firmly planted on Trump’s behind for weeks.
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