Date of Birth: December 24, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Jefferson Beauregard “Jeff” Sessions III is an American politician and attorney who served as the 84th United States Attorney General from 2017 to 2018 under President Donald Trump. Born on December 24, 1946, in Selma, Alabama, Sessions grew up in Hybart, Alabama, and graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery and later received his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. Sessions began his legal career as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of Alabama, a position he held from 1975 to 1977. He later served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama from 1981 to 1993. In 1994, he was elected as the Attorney General of Alabama, a position he held until his election to the U.S. Senate in 1996. During his time in the Senate, Sessions was known for his conservative views, particularly on issues related to immigration, national security, and crime. He was a leading opponent of illegal immigration and played a significant role in blocking comprehensive immigration reform bills in 2006 and 2007. Sessions was also a strong advocate for a robust military and was a vocal critic of the Obama Administration’s policies on national security and foreign affairs. In 2016, Sessions was one of the first prominent politicians to endorse Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. After Trump’s victory, he was nominated and confirmed as Attorney General. As Attorney General, Sessions implemented several controversial policies, including the “zero tolerance” policy on illegal immigration, which led to the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border. He resigned in November 2018 at President Trump’s request. After leaving the Trump administration, Sessions attempted to reclaim his old Senate seat in Alabama but was defeated in the Republican primary in 2020.
5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Sessions
1. Jeff Sessions was the first U.S. Senator to endorse Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign.
2. He served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama for 20 years, from 1997 to 2017.
3. Sessions was the only U.S. Attorney General who was an Eagle Scout.
4. He was known for his staunch opposition to marijuana legalization and was a proponent of strict drug enforcement policies.
5. Jeff Sessions was once denied a federal judgeship in 1986 due to accusations of racial insensitivity, which significantly impacted his early career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeff Sessions
1. “Good people don’t smoke marijuana.”
2. “The American people are right to expect that the laws their representatives pass are going to be enforced.”
3. “We need to say, as a nation, that if you cross the border unlawfully, then we will prosecute you. It’s that simple.”
4. “It is time to put on a war footing, to recognize the threat we face and be prepared to take whatever steps are necessary.”
5. “There is no greater honor than to serve as Attorney General of the United States of America.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Jeff Sessions’ net worth was estimated to be around $7.5 million.
Children
Jeff Sessions and his wife, Mary, have three children: Mary Abigail Reinhardt, Ruth Walk, and Sam Sessions.
Relevant Links
1. [Jeff Sessions Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Sessions
2. [Jeff Sessions Profile on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/political-figure/jeff-sessions
3. [Jeff Sessions on Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jeff_Sessions
4. [Jeff Sessions Bio on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeff-Sessions
5. [Jeff Sessions on Senate.gov](https://www.senate.gov/senators/117th_congress/Sessions_Jeff.htm
