Jen Psaki actually said...

I think, ultimately, we know what happened here or we know enough to know that MBS likely knew, because an operation of this level probably ...

Presidents do pick the attorney generals and do nominate them. That is absolutely true.

I think many people in Washington would be surprised if he isn't fired and it seems like he just setting that up for post-election.

President Trump does not like the fact that Sessions recused himself and doesn't have control over the Russia investigation.