Trump's Team Turns Up the Pressure on Sessions

The transcript discusses the pressure on Attorney General Jeff Sessions from the White House, including public comments from key figures like Kellyanne Conway and Sarah Huckabee Sanders. It speculates on potential resignations within the Attorney General's office, particularly concerning the Deputy Attorney General's connection to Mueller. The transcript also highlights the serious approach Republicans on Capitol Hill, led by Senator Richard Burr, are taking towards the Russia investigation, indicating a possible disconnect with the administration's stance.

What is the main reason for the tension between Attorney General Jeff Sessions and President Trump?

• Sessions' involvement in the Russia investigation

• Sessions' support for Democrats

• Pressure from the White House and public comments

• Sessions' refusal to resign

What potential ripple effect is mentioned in relation to the Attorney General's office?

• Increased support for the administration

• Resignations within the office

• A new investigation into the administration

• A public protest against the Attorney General

What is the administration's main complaint about the Attorney General's actions?

• Inability to manage the office effectively

• Failure to communicate with the President

• Too much focus on the Russia investigation

• Lack of action against Democrats and Hillary Clinton

How are Republicans on Capitol Hill approaching the Russia investigation?

• They are ignoring it

• They are supporting the administration's view

• They are taking it seriously

• They are publicly criticizing it

What was the reaction of the senators after the closed-door briefing on the Russia investigation?

• They criticized the administration

• They called for an end to the investigation

• They openly discussed the details with reporters

• They remained silent about the investigation