Is Jeff Sessions A-List?
No — Jeff Sessions is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2017
Appointed Attorney General
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Fired by President Trump
Ranking Timeline
Elected to the Senate
Elected as a U.S. Senator for Alabama.
Hurricane Katrina Controversy
Criticized for his handling of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Trump Campaign Advisor
Serves as a key advisor to Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Appointed Attorney General
Appointed as the 84th Attorney General of the United States.
Recusal From Russia Probe
Recuses himself from the Russia investigation, angering Trump.
Fired by President Trump
Fired from his position as Attorney General by President Trump.
Senate Seat Loss
Unsuccessfully seeks to reclaim his former Senate seat.
Conservative Voice
Remains a prominent conservative voice, but largely out of power.
Last updated: February 25, 2026