Yet when viewed in the totality of Sessions' embarrassing record, something more sinister than the usual "win at any cost" mentality seen in federal prosecutors begins to emerge. What is seen is a willingness to misuse the law to advance a very un-American agenda.
One might surmise that a candidate previously found to be unsuitable for a federal judgeship would similarly be found to be unacceptable as attorney general. But in the current political environment, Sessions is considered to be a big favorite to be confirmed.
Assuming confirmation, Sessions will be the US's chief law-enforcement officer. He will be able to dramatically impact policy and enforcement with the mere stroke of a pen or issuance of a memo. Given his past documented hostility to minorities, immigrants, gays, and the accused, it is likely that federal prosecutors will unleash an all-out assault on many freedoms currently taken for granted.
Trump has already said he will oversee mass deportations, registration of Muslim Americans, and further the powers of the police. The implementation of these proposals will require an obsequious attorney general who understands how to be "creative" with the law, and who preferably has a predisposition to negatively view those targeted by his office. Sessions' past performance strongly suggests he will meet or exceed these requirements.
During the campaign, Trump repeatedly reminded voters of his ability to "hire the right people." Considering the dramatic and previously thought-to-be unconstitutional policy changes promised by the new administration, Trump appears to have indeed hired precisely the right person to serve as his attorney general.
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