It’s no more “Mr. Nice Guy” from here on out.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has always conducted himself as the epitome of the Southern gentleman, but he’s had enough. Between leaks to the media and recalcitrant staff, he’s cleaning house.
Sessions announced Friday that he asked for the resignations of 46 Obama-appointed U.S. attorneys, according to The Hill.
“As was the case in prior transitions, many of the United States attorneys nominated by the previous administration already have left the Department of Justice. The attorney general has now asked the remaining 46 presidentially appointed US attorneys to tender their resignations in order to ensure a uniform transition,” Justice Department spokesperson Sarah Isgur Flores said.
“Until the new U.S. attorneys are confirmed, the dedicated career prosecutors in our U.S. attorney’s offices will continue the great work of the department in investigating, prosecuting, and deterring the most violent offenders,” Flores said.
The Hill reported:
DOJ did not immediately respond to questions on whether the call for resignations applies to Preet Bharara, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Bharara reportedly met with Trump after the election and agreed to remain in his position during the Trump administration. Sessions also asked him to stay, the prosecutor told The New York Times.
Democracy 21, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Campaign Legal Center sent a letter this week asking Bharara to investigate whether Trump has received payments or other benefits from foreign governments through his business interests.
Friday’s action by the attorney general certainly has the blessing of Fox News host Sean Hannity who recommended that the Trump administration get rid of the dead weight and the previous administration’s “saboteurs.”
It also had the blessing of the president’s supporters.
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— ArkPatriot (@American393) March 10, 2017
Trump purge finally started. AG Sessions fires 46 Obama DoJ attorneys. Fire their asses! All of them!
— ⭐ Ƙαѕѕαη∂яα ?? (@KassandraTroy) March 10, 2017
“Deep State” gov takes a hit as AG Sessions fires 46. All of gov needs a good house cleaning. Lot of hand wringing right now. You’re FIRED!
— Charles R Porter (@ChasRPorter) March 10, 2017
https://t.co/0zAJLFdigk @POTUS @REINCE45 YES! PROACTIVE DEFENSE AGAINST OBAMA’S SHADOW MOVES HAS STARTED- POMPEO HAS 2 FOLLOW QUICKLY ON CIA
— Alvin Fonseca (@AlvinFon) March 10, 2017
https://t.co/0zAJLFdigk @foxnewspolitics YES! IT WAS ALREADY TIME BEFORE THEY START WORKING AGAINST @POTUS – POMPEO HAS 2 DO D SAME IN CIA..
— Alvin Fonseca (@AlvinFon) March 10, 2017
@FoxNews Some serious swamp draining courtesy of AG Sessions! Love it!
— DJ Mone (@HashtagNice) March 10, 2017
The only question now is, who’s next?
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