Patrick Leahy actually said...

Don't let the Justice Department turn its back on its tradition being a guardian of equal justice for all.

I've never seen such attacks. And again, that's attacks against people in Democratic or a Republican administration.

I worry that the walls intended to protect the independence and credibility of our law enforcement institutions are at the risk of crumbling...

Recusal here is not discretionary. It's required by Justice Department regulations when you have a 'political relationship' with the Preside...