The Great Divide

The Agony of Jeff Sessions written by Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, is a compelling read about the greatest endogenous factor affecting the Trump Administration. In his article, Lowry describes the often perplexing tweets the Commander in Chief publishes about his staff, in particular, Attorney General Jeff Sessions. To be frank, the article itself is as amusing as the tweets Donald Trump has posted in his short time in office. Lowry clearly wants the audience to notice the bizarre and highly unconventional style of communication Trump employs.  His prime example is the obvious disappointment president Trump feels toward Sessions. Just a few days ago, Trump tweeted, “Why is A.G. Sessions asking the Inspector General to investigate potentially massive FISA abuse. Will take forever, has no prosecutorial power,  and already late with reports on Comey etc. Isn’t the I.G. an Obama guy? Why not use Justice Department lawyers? DISGRACEFUL!” If you are amused at the unusual manner in which the president states his discontent towards Attorney General Jeff Sessions, you probably had the right reaction. It’s inevitable, and necessary, to dissect and analyze Trump’s words. What does he mean by “Isn’t the I.G. an Obama guy?” Is it possible the president believes the only worthy lawyers are Republican lawyers? Who knows? Honestly, who? As a whole, this tweet remarkably describes what Lowry is trying to interpret in his article. Sessions has had to endure numerous tweets of contempt by the president, it has gotten to the point where you cannot help but feel bad for Sessions. Lowry notes that of all the communication outlets available, the president seems to prefer tweeting about this disappointment the best. It’s ironic that the current administration’s biggest schism is perhaps caused by the leader of the administration himself. As Lowry states, “ Sessions is assiduously at work implementing the Trump agenda, [and] at the same time he is beaten about the head and shoulders for his trouble.”