>> the president is trying to not use his power. he's trying to get sessions to quit. i hope sessions doesn't quit. >> jeff sessions is an honorable man. he did what i believe any ethical attorney general would do. i really think this is a distraction and will make it more difficult for the president to accomplish his agenda until it's resolved. i'd encourage them to get together. >> jon: senate republicans coming out squarely in support of jeff sessions, who used to be among their number. as president trump keeps up a war of words with his own attorney general. with a new "washington post" report saying the president is privately discussing a recess appointment to replace sessions should he resign. joining us now, isaac wright, former executive director for correct the record super pac, a pro-clinton super pac in 2016. adam goodman is a republican campaign strategist and an edward r. murrow fellow at tufts university. thank you so much for being here. adam, if the president really