Sessions is first senator to endorse Trump

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   Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions became the first sitting U.S. senator to endorse Trump's presidential bid. He joined Trump at a Madison rally and emphasized immigration and trade positions. That early institutional backing gave Sessions a distinct loyalty position before his appointment and later rupture with Trump over Justice Department recusal.

   Endorsement date, first-senator status, rally, and policy alignment

   Sessions becomes the first sitting senator to endorse Trump · Former endorser and former attorney general