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What was the reason for Jeff Sessions' recusal from investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections?

  • Meetings with Russian ambassador

  • Personal friendship with Trump

  • Conflict of interest with his law firm

  • Pressure from Democratic senators

Answer

Jeff Sessions recused himself from investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections due to his meetings with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in 2016. These meetings were revealed in news reports, and Sessions decided to step back from the investigations to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
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