Graham: Trump 'absolutely' showing weakness on Sessions

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY OLIVIA BEAVERS - 07/26/17 11:10 AM EDT

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday that President Trump is exhibiting "weakness" by trying to pressure Attorney General Jeff Sessions to quit, rather than using his authority to fire him from the top Justice Department role.

"The president is trying to not use his power. He's trying to get Sessions to quit, and I hope Sessions doesn't quit. If the president wants to fire him, fire him," Graham told reporter Manu Raju on CNN's "Newsroom." Asked if he believes the president is "demonstrating weakness" by taking this approach, Graham responded, "Absolutely."

"I think anybody who is strong would use the power they have and be confident in their decision," the Republican lawmaker said.

"Strong people say, 'I've decided that this man or woman can't serve me well and I'm going to act accordingly and take the consequences.' To me, weakness is when you play around the edges and you don't use the power you have."

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/343879-graham-trump-absolutely-showing-weakness-on-sessions

[Sneederbunk]

1. Yes. Trump very weak. So sad.

[Dave Starsky]

3. Trump is the biggest coward I think I've ever seen.

How many bosses have you ever worked for that didn't have the guts to call someone into their office and fire them? I mean, that's part of the job, for crying out loud!

[malchickiwick]

2. He is likely under direct orders from Moscow to weaken the office of the presidency...

...in any way possible, not to mention the instructions to sow dissent and uncertainty throughout government and the citizenry. Pooty-poot is no doubt watching his puppet flail about with utter glee.

[dalton99a]

4. Graham better change his cellphone number