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Inside the frayed relationship between Trump and Sessions - ABC News

posted onJune 8, 2017
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Article snippet: As President Jeff Sessions has reportedly borne the brunt of his criticism in private meetings. The situation between Trump and Sessions has declined to the point that Sessions recently offered to tender his resignation from his Department of Justice post, not even six months into his tenure, sources told ABC News. Here is a look at the relationship between Trump and Sessions and the actions that have influenced its decline: Sessions formally endorsed Trump's candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination just days ahead of Super Tuesday, becoming the first sitting senator to do so. Trump's outsider bid continued to build momentum in the weeks leading up to the endorsement as the real estate mogul captured primary and caucus victories in three of the first four contests. “I told Donald Trump, this isn’t a campaign, this is a movement,” said Sessions in a speech in Alabama announcing the endorsement. Trump appointed Sessions to an official position on his campaign team, naming the Alabama senator the head of his national security advisory council. "I am grateful for the opportunity to recommend and facilitate discussions among exceptional and experienced American military and diplomatic leaders to share insight and advice with Donald Trump, regardless of their political views," said Sessions in a release announcing the appointment. In a moment that would later be heavily scrutinized, Sessions attended a foreign policy addre... Link to the full article to read more

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