Trump hosts National Sheriffs Association

President Trump is holding a roundtable discussion with representatives from the National Sheriffs Association Tuesday, as he continues pushing his tough-on-crime agenda from the White House. 

The president’s invitation comes soon after Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday mentioned sheriffs’ “Anglo-American heritage” during remarks he gave to law enforcement officials in Washington, D.C, comments that stirred controversy. Sessions appears to have veered from his written remarks to make the “Anglo-American heritage” comment. A spokesperson for the Justice Department said the term is a common legal phrase. 

The president has made a point of meeting with and speaking to members of law enforcement. Earlier this month, Mr. Trump hosted a roundtable discussion with county sheriffs about the dangers of the MS-13 gang, which the president has focused on in his time at the White House.