8 Terrifying Facts About Jeff Sessions, Our New Attorney General
Over the vocal protestations of all Senate Democrats, but one, Sen. Jeff Sessions was confirmed to serve as attorney general of the United States late last night. At 69, Sessions has represented Alabama in the Senate for two decades. During his tenure in state and federal politics, he's earned a distinct reputation for his hard-line stance on immigration and checkered record on civil rights.
Meanwhile, "[t]he president-elect has been unbelievably impressed with Senator Sessions and his phenomenal record as Alabama's attorney general and U.S. attorney," said a statement from the Trump transition team last month. "It is no wonder the people of Alabama re-elected him without opposition."
Here's what you need to know about Jeff Sessions:
1. He was the first sitting U.S. senator to support Trump.
2. If history had had its way, Sessions might never have been confirmed.
3. He has made jokes about the Ku Klux Klan.
4. He's harshly prosecuted black civil rights workers.
5. He opposes immigration of all kinds.
6. He's not so sure about climate change.
7. He is pro-life and opposes same-sex marriage.
8. The NRA is a big fan.