From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
WASHINGTON D.C. –Multiple media sources on Friday have reported that Alabama Republican Senator Jeff Sessions had been offered the post of United States Attorney General by president-elect Donald Trump. Sessions is expected to accept the post currently held by Loretta Lynch.
United States Senator Jeff Sessions- Alabama
Sessions was first elected in 1996. He would be the first United States Attorney General from Alabama.
He was the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama from 1981 to 1993. Sessions was elected Attorney General of Alabama in 1994, and to the U.S. Senate in 1996, being re-elected in 2002, 2008, and 2014.
Considered to be a conservative’s conservative, National Journal in 2007 ranked Sessions as the fifth-most conservative U.S. Senator. At one point in the presidential campaign, there was strong speculation that Trump may name him as his vice-presidential running mate.
Sessions staunchly opposes illegal immigration and has been an outspoken critic of sanctuary cities where immigration laws are routinely ignored by local police and city leaders.
“It is a simple fact that aliens lawfully here, and of course those unlawfully here, must be deported promptly upon their conviction for criminal offenses,” Sessions said. “Failure to do so places whole communities at risk, especially immigrant communities in those sanctuary jurisdictions. Yet the Obama Administration has been totally ineffective in confronting these policies that dramatically undermine the enforcement of our immigration laws. Too often, we have heard comments such as ‘sanctuary cities have a place in America’ to justify this unjustifiable practice. The Obama Administration has a plain duty to cut off law enforcement funds to any jurisdiction that violates this responsibility to ensure the deportation of criminal aliens.”
Earlier this month, Sessions urged Lynch to appoint special counsel to investigate the Clinton Foundation, citing Lynch’s private meeting with Bill Clinton during an investigation into Hillary Clinton email server. Lynch has not appointed special counsel to look into either matter.
If Sessions accepts the post, embattled Alabama governor Robert Bentley will select his replacement in the U.S. Senate. Congressman Mo Brooks is thought by many to be the front runner in a crowded field of hopefuls. Bentley is currently the subject of an investigation by state attorney general Luther Strange.
39 Comments
Justin Williamson
That’s one way to get a new Senator who hasn’t been there since 97
Vaughn Harris
Those Metamucil and Xanax poops are sure to leave a mark.
David Graves
Scary
Mark Kelly
Yes, the Statue of Liberty.
Scott Buttram
Well, she’s an immigrant, so… But as long as her papers are in order she has nothing to worry about.
Mark Kelly
What are the odds that Bentley names himself as the replacement?
Scott Buttram
Or Luther Strange?
Mark Kelly
If you were Lover Boy, would you want to spend two more years in Montgomery, where not a single person likes or respects you, or go to DC for a fresh start as an on-the-make single guy with one of the world’s fanciest titles?
Steve Waid
!!!
Mark Kelly
Lots of breasts to fondle up there. Plus, we know the President-elect is a grabber, so Bentley could pick up some new moves.
Buddy Thomas
Great News!
Scott Buttram
I just threw up a little.
Brooklynne Taylor Todd
Oh no
Sandra Howell
Great pick, time for honesty and good decisions!!!
Shelia Livingston Lowery
So hope this is true! Great choice!!!I’ve supported him his whole career!
Caroline Love
Yeah,Yeah, Senator Jeff Sessions!!!
Peggy Watts Yarnall
It must be true they announced it on the today show. Lol
Leslie Loggins Leake
Great choice
Mavis Partain
So very proud Congratulations, what a honor for Alabama
April Speanburg
No. Just no…
Robert Carter
I just threw up A LOT.
Mark Kelly
I truly hope I’m wrong about this, but I’m guessing there’s going to be a lot of throwing up over the next four years, as buyer’s remorse kicks in with a vengeance.
Joe Cochran
I like Luther and feel he is a man of integrity
Donna Grubbs
About time
Mark Calvert
Good. There are several indictments that need to be taken care of pronto.
Lamar Adkins
CNN read some of his long and forgot speeches where he favored the clan hey and wanted to destroy NAACP and civil rights . Now he has the opportunity. The fox is in The Henhouse
Chris Pike
Great appointment I would not believe everything CNN says they are still very butt hurt that they were not able to get Hillary in the office
Shellie Erwin Benefield
Congratulations Jeff Sessions. Indeed an honor for Alabama
Kim Garrett Hendrix
He was kept off the federal bench for his racists remarks including saying the only problem he has with the KKK is their drug use. Of course it’s evident that most people agree with him now and aren’t shy about saying so anymore. I guess we’ve learned nothing from history.
Josie Smith
Great news, I think he will do a good job
Austin Bobo
Except word has it that Bentley will be appointing a US House member to fill the senate seat…..
Then word has it he may appoint AG Luther Strange to fill the house seat and appoint a new AG who will not go after him or he may appoint his “friend” Rebekah Mason to fill house seat….
Bill Dooley
It was a suggestion it’s hasn’t been decided on for sure yet. Don’t report nothing until it’s official
Bob Herrod
It’s a Senate seat, not a house seat!
Bob Herrod
It’s official
Pat Hodge
Shane Swann
It really can’t be much worse
Justin Williamson
That’s what he said, Bob
Donna Fields
This makes me comfortable! Great Choice.
Randy J Jaudon
Great pick