WTH?
AG Sessions Will Not Recuse Himself From Cohen Investigation – Only on Certain Issues
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has decided not to recuse himself from the investigation
into Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.
Don't get too excited because Sessions will consider stepping back on specific matters
tied into the Cohen probe.
Bloomberg reported:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has decided against recusing himself from the investigation
into President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, but will consider stepping
back from specific questions tied to the probe, according to a person familiar with the matter.
[…]By staying involved in the Cohen probe, Sessions is entitled to briefings on the status
of the investigation, which is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern
District of New York.
That could put Sessions in the position of being asked by Trump, who strongly condemned
the FBI raid on his longtime lawyer, to divulge information about the Cohen investigation.
Sessions could also weigh in on specific decisions by prosecutors, including whether to pursue
subpoenas and indictments.
The attorney general may be asked about his role in the Cohen investigation when he testifies
before congressional panels on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sessions will be taking his role in the Cohen probe "matter-by-matter" meaning he will
be backing off from certain issues.
The Justice Department said in a statement:
"The attorney general considers his potential recusal on a matter-by-matter basis as may
be needed.
To the extent a matter comes to the attention of his office that may warrant consideration
of recusal, the attorney general would review the issue and consult with the appropriate
Department ethics experts."
President Trump was furious after Rosenstein approved of the FBI raid of his personal attorney,
Michael Cohen.
On Tuesday, GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin sent a letter to AG Sessions demanding to know his involvement
in the FBI raid of Cohen.
"We would like to know if you approved, were consulted, or had any involvement in
this decision
by the
Department of Justice," Zeldin
asked in a letter
to AG Sessions about the FBI
raid
of Cohen on April 9th.
h/t thegatewaypundit


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