If The Trump WH Thought Sally Yates Was a Partisan Hack Then Why Was She Named Acting Attorney General?

I find it absolutely fascinating that Sean Spicer acknowledges that Sally Yates warned the Trump White House about former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, but dismissed her advice because, in his words, she was "appointed by the Obama administration and a strong supporter of Clinton."

Yet it was President Trump who chose to appoint her Acting Attorney General. If her appointment by the Obama Administration and strong support for Hillary Clinton were disqualifying factors then why wasn't she shown the door beforehand? Yes, the Trump Administration was within their rights to fire her for not enforcing the Muslim ban before the courts overturned it. But if the Trump Administration held her legal advice in such low regard then why elevate her to the top post in the DOJ even on a temporary basis?

There's a simple explanation really. Sally Yates gave the Trump Administration prudent advice. They chose to ignore it and now they have egg on their face and must resort to saying they never trusted Yates even as they appointed her Acting Attorney General.

Andy McCarthy can dismiss Sally Yates all he wants, but she has the Trump Administration on the defensive, a posture in which they would remain as long as she is on the front pages. So, when in doubt, fire the FBI Director.