Sessions Says He Still Supports Trump: I Want Him to Succeed Because It Is ‘Good for America’

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he still supports President Donald Trump and his policies — even if the feeling is not mutual.

During an interview on Fox News on Monday, Sessions explained why he still supports Trump and his agenda even though the president endorsed his primary opponent.

“The president’s got strong feelings about this, and he gets to express those opinions,” Sessions said, adding, “I was for those polices before he announced. I was the number one voice in the Senate for them. I believe in them. Not because of any personal gain, but because I think they’re right for America and Alabama.”

Sessions argued that Trump “needs stronger voices in the Senate” to stand up against China and champion religious freedom and a tougher immigration stance.

“Those things I know about. I’ve fought for. I understand them. I’ll help him. I want him to succeed. That’s the fundamental thing because it’s good for America,” he added.

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Sessions served as attorney general under Trump until late 2018.

Since he left his post, Sessions has decided to run against former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville for his old Senate seat. In the March primary, neither candidate clinched the nomination, which forced a run-off election scheduled for Tuesday.