Matthew Whitaker

The acting attorney general appeared stunned as the congresswoman grilled him on the “zero humanity” border policy and how it hurt children.
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker stunned the House Judiciary Committee with his answer to committee chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).
The acting attorney general told Congress he would continue the "practice of not disclosing information that may be subject to executive privilege."
The acting attorney general said the House Judiciary Committee took an "unnecessary and premature step of authorizing a subpoena."
Two of the three contenders were President Donald Trump himself.
The Kentucky senator also spoke out against Brett Kavanaugh's nomination, but ultimately voted to confirm.
Trump initially replaced Jeff Sessions with acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, whose appointment came under scrutiny.
Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker has not been formally vetted by the Senate for conflicts of interest.
Muslim, Christian, Jewish and secular groups issued a joint letter opposing acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.