One has to look all the way back to last September to relive the thrill of former Attorney General Eric Holder announcing his eagerly anticipated retirement after racking up five and a half years of scandals. A farewell ceremony this February featured the unveiling of Holder’s official portrait, a surprise performance by Aretha Franklin, and the declaration by a teary-eyed President Obama that “America has become a better country.”
Feeling queasy yet? If not, maybe you haven’t heard that the confirmation of Loretta Lynch has made possible yet another farewell ceremony for Eric Holder, who took the occasion to share his mad love for his former staff.
https://twitter.com/mearlcolaco/status/591674774432194560
! "I love you all, madly." — Eric Holder to his staff
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) April 24, 2015
Eric Holder was an outstanding Attorney General and a great representive of the Black man and I love the brother. pic.twitter.com/PM2KVlNOEx
— Donald Ford (@jazz60123) April 24, 2015
There was also plenty of joking around and selfies aplenty.
"In my final act as Attorney General, screw it," joked Holder, after telling DOJ employees at his Farewell they were losing a day of leave.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 24, 2015
Holder takes off his "Free Eric Holder" wrist bands and flings them into the crowd. Was Loretta Lynch there to catch one?
— gwen ifill (@gwenifill) April 24, 2015
SELFIE MADNESS at the Justice Department as Eric Holder leaves
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 24, 2015
Eric Holder has left the building
— Emily Pierce (@emilykpierce) April 24, 2015
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Finally!
In his honor, the Justice Department has been tweeting a selection of Holder’s “greatest hits.”
Attorney General Holder implemented federal benefits for same-sex married couples. #EricHolder pic.twitter.com/jA5CZwocM3
— Justice Department (@TheJusticeDept) April 24, 2015
“Some Attorneys General wait for history, others make history happen.” —Chad Griffin #EricHolder pic.twitter.com/oPLIkYMVmO
— Justice Department (@TheJusticeDept) April 24, 2015
Forgot one:
Wonder if DOJ will highlight Eric Holder spying on reporters as part of its little celebration on twitter
— john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) April 24, 2015