Trump ordered WH lawyer to stop Sessions from recusing himself in Russia probe: report
By Brandon Carter - 01/04/18 07:52 PM EST
President Trump ordered White House counsel Don McGahn to stop Attorney General Jeff Sessions from recusing himself in the investigation into potential ties between Trump’s campaign and Russia, according to a new report.
The New York Times reports that after Trump’s directive, McGahn attempted to convince Sessions to not excuse himself from the investigation, according to two sources.
Trump was reportedly furious at Sessions’ refusal and angrily told White House officials that he needed Sessions to protect him.
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