[Cboldt]

Sessions answered a couple questions this morning, following a presser announcing takedown of AlphaBay, a "dark-web" site. The presser was by Sessions, Rosenstein and McCabe.

Sessions did not directly answer the question about how he felt about Trump's remarks, other than he claimed to have no intention to resign he enjoyed the work, and the work does help the president. Sessions cited the health care takedown last week, and the AlphaBay takedown announced today.

Sessions appeared to be in good spirits, he showed no sign of tension or anger, and he preferred attention and congratulations be given to Rosenstein and McCabe, and the people who did the work leading to the announced takedown.

Question heard as Sessions, Rosenstein and McCabe left the stage after questions:

Are you concerned about being a "Zombie AG?"

[JayGalt]

Sessions answered a couple questions this morning, following a presser announcing takedown of AlphaBay, a "dark-web" site. The presser was by Sessions, Rosenstein and McCabe.

Thanks for that link. That is a very heartening confirmation that "the game's afoot."

[txhurl]

Perhaps the strategy here is to force the incumbent Deep State to go after their fellow swampsters, accept what busts they do turn in. Keep your enemies closer, and all that.

[kabar]

Good news for now. Maybe Trump called him and apologized for his comments and asked him to stay on. I hope that is the case. The other possibility is that Sessions wants Trump to fire him rather than offering his resignation.

Trump is upset with the fact that his family's financial dealings are now being investigated by Mueller. He is flailing about trying to find a scapegoat. It is unfathomable to me why he would be bearing his soul to the NYT. He attacked Sessions, Rosenstein, Comey, and Mueller responding to leading questions from the NYT reporters.

This story is far from over. I hope and pray that Session stays, but if were a betting man, I still think Sessions will leave. Kris Kobach would be an acceptable replacement, but he would cause a firestorm during the confirmation hearings. Kris is now running for governor of Kansas. He was a Deputy AG under Ashcroft.

[mrsmith]

Thanks Daily Mail has a piece up now: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4714748/I-plan-continue-Sessions-says-s-NOT-resigning.html

“Sessions was asked how he could continue to serve in his job without the full confidence of the president.

‘We’re serving him right now,’ he responded, referring to the array of talent standing behind him.

‘The work we’re doing today is the kind of work that we intend to continue. ... I’m totally confident that we can continue to run this office in an effective way.’
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