Jeff Sessions Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More

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Biography / Wiki

Jeff Sessions is the 84th Attorney General of the United States who has served as an American politician and lawyer. He was elected as a Republican Senator from Alabama in 1997 and went on to win three more re-elections over the next two decades eventually withdrawing to take up his new position.

He pursued conservative ideals including retaining a strong military and law enforcement and cracking down on illegal immigration during his congressional service, which has been marred by allegations of racism.

As Attorney General, he encouraged federal prosecutors to pursue the most serious criminal cases possible, including the death penalty for major drug traffickers. He not only warned sanctuary cities that if they did not comply with federal immigration policy, they would lose federal funding, but he also backed President Donald Trump‘s widely criticized policies.

He was responsible for removing FBI Director James Comey, who was heading the investigations and is one of the government officials suspected of making deals with Russia during the 2016 US presidential election.

Height / Weight / Age

Born on the 24th of December 1946. Even at this age, he appears to be fit and has a healthy body figure with measurements of 44-32-35, he wears number 8 in the shoe size, and his biceps measure 14.5 inches.

Jeff’s height measures 5 feet 10 inches while his weight is 79 kg approximately. Sessions has white-colored hair and the color of his eyes is brown.

Date Of Birth 24th of December 1946
Age 55 Years
Height In Centimetres – 177 cm

In Feet and Inches – 5′ 10″

Weight In Kilograms – 79 kg

In Pounds – 174 lbs

Body Measurements 44-32-35
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color White
Shoe Size 8 (US)

Net Worth

Initially focused on his career in the army throughout 1970, Jeff Sessions moved his focus towards his law practice and politics. He soon was nominated as a state attorney and later rose to a prominent post in politics and state administration.

He has also served as the attorney general of the US and has earned most of his wealth from his work as a politician and a lawyer. The total net worth estimated for Jeff Sessions is $7.5 million US dollars as of now.

Education / Family

The native of Alabama Jeff Sessions was born and raised in Selma, Alabama, USA. Jeff is the son of Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, Jr. and Abbie Powe.

Sessions has studied and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, as well as Huntington College after attending the Wilcox County High School.

Name

Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III

Nickname Jeff
Birth Place Selma, Alabama, USA
Profession Attorney General, Republican Politician, Lawyer
Sexual Orientation Straight
School Wilcox County High School
College University of Alabama School of Law, Huntington College
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Home Town Selma, Alabama, USA
Fathers Name Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, Jr.
Mothers Name Abbie Powe
Brothers Not Known
Sisters Not Known

Career / Fashion And Style

Jeff Sessions worked as an attorney in Russellville and Mobile throughout his formative years, and he also worked in the Army Reserve in the 1970s, rising to the rank of captain. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated him to be the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, a position he held for 12 years.

In 1996, he won the Republican Senate primary and then beat Democrat Roger Bedford in the general election in November. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2002 after beating Democratic State Auditor Susan Parker, a performance he replicated in 2008 by defeating Democratic State Senator Vivian Davis Figures.

He became the first senator to support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign in late February 2016, and he was on the shortlist for being Trump’s running mate but lost to Mike Pence.

President-elect Trump named him Attorney General of the United States on November 18, 2016. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate on February 8, 2017, despite protests and allegations of involvement with Russia during the 2016 Election.

Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More

Jeff Sessions married Mary Blackshear, a teacher, in 1969, after meeting her at Huntingdon College. Mary, Ruth, and Sam Sessions are their three children, and they also have ten grandchildren.

Girlfriend Mary Blackshear Sessions
Marital Status Married
Wife Mary Blackshear Sessions

 

Jeff Sessions with his wife
Jeff Sessions with his wife

Children Son – Sam Sessions

Daughter – Mary Abigail Sessions, Ruth Sessions Walk

Jeff Sessions with his family
Jeff Sessions with his family

Favorite Things

Here we provide you the list of Jeff Sessions’ favorite things.

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Favorite Colour Blue
Favorite Holiday Destinations Paris
Favorite Food Spanish Food
Favorite Things To Do Playing Music Instruments

Jeff Sessions

Some Interesting Facts About Jeff Sessions

  • Jeff Sessions oversaw the dismissal of 46 Obama-era US Attorneys on March 10, 2017, after Trump ordered them to leave abruptly.
  • Sessions and his partner are both United Methodists who attend Ashland Place United Methodist Church in Mobile.
  • Jeff also teaches Sunday school at the church.
  • On ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Kate McKinnon plays Jeff Sessions in a mock sketch.
  • He was a very committed Boy Scout who became an Eagle Scout in 1964 and won the ‘Distinguished Eagle Scout Award’ after several years of service.
  • He was the student body president and an active member of the ‘Young Republican National Federation.’
  • Reagan recommended him to be a judge of the United States District Court for the same area in 1986, but the Senate Judiciary Committee denied him for the second time in 48 years.
  • He was elected Attorney General of Alabama in November 1994, defeating Democrat Jimmy Evans with more than 50% vote share.
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