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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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
A permanent replacement will be nominated as soon as the acting AG is finished obstructing justice on behalf of the president.
That doesn’t even make sense.
Obstruction of justice, Count 5?
So DT just gave Mueller ammunition on an Obstruction of Justice charge. How stupid is that?
Oh come on. Everyone know that Lindsey Graham has been kissing ass to get that position.
And why not the Deputy AG serving as Acting AG? It’s because the new AG will be required to fire Rosenstein.
Can you say obstruction of justice.
Just like his realty bs program, he's going straight to the next best 'BUDDY' to push his psychotic agenda. He needs a clinical exam. This is a RACIST, bigoted blowhard who knows nothing but how to manipulate other people who show him $$ and/or loyalty. Lock HIM UP.
Is that “deer in the headlights”
Recusal demaned Whitaker called Mueller's investigation a witch hunthttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/09/matthew-whitaker-donald-trump-jeff-sessions-witch-hunt-mueller-russia/ …
How long before he's fired?
...at a later date. That last comment worries me. How long can an interim replacement hold the position until a vote is forced?
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