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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Senate said they would not approve a new AG during a "Lame duck..."
Is Whitaker in charge? What happens now?
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The Senate said they would not approve a new AG during a "Lame duck..." (Original Post)
BigmanPigman
Nov 2018
OP
Will he have the authority to fire Mueller? I didn't think much of Sessions, but
Arkansas Granny
Nov 2018
#3
my understanding is that yes, he can fire him or otherwise direct him to halt the investigation
unblock
Nov 2018
#4
Interesting timing. Must have been worried about impact of firing before election
Raven123
Nov 2018
#5
Liberalhammer
(576 posts)1. Stopping the investigation ASAP
I think we will see indictments in the next few minutes.
unblock
(52,317 posts)2. whitaker is "acting attorney general"
i believe he can serve for one year without confirmation
Arkansas Granny
(31,529 posts)3. Will he have the authority to fire Mueller? I didn't think much of Sessions, but
I like this even less.
unblock
(52,317 posts)4. my understanding is that yes, he can fire him or otherwise direct him to halt the investigation
whether or not that constitutes an illegal act of obstruction of justice or abuse or power is another question....
Raven123
(4,864 posts)5. Interesting timing. Must have been worried about impact of firing before election