Washington (CNN) Among President Donald Trump's litany of grievances and grudges, few ache with as much passion as his hatred of his own attorney general. Trump has responded by insisting has the "absolute right" to fire Sessions if he pleases, those familiar with the conversations said. Despite his repeated public criticism, Trump has told people he is wary of crossing a line with Mueller by firing Sessions. The loathing, which was never private, continued this week as Sessions sought to defend himself against Trump's insults. In the span of a day, Trump accused the attorney general he appointed of failing to assume full control of the agency he leads, executing acts of severe disloyalty and allowing injustice to prevail.

Source: CNN August 24, 2018 20:03 UTC