the united states. >> reporter: ever since he recused himself, he has been in hot water. sessions answer resign which he has reportedly wanted to do a number of times. >> he should not have recused himself. almost immediately after he took office. >> reporter: chief of staff john kelly offering at times to walk away especially after he came under fire for his handling of domestic abuse allegations against rob porter. though kelly, denies. >> i am in this for the long haul. >> reporter: health and human