On the recordJanuary 14, 2019
The attorney general has to step aside if it involves directly the president. That's a pretty common standard that's been happening for many times in other administrations.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe attorney general has to step aside if it involves directly the president. That's a pretty common standard that's been happening for many times in other administrations.
Begala explains the standard practice for an attorney general to recuse themselves in matters involving the president.
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