Rod Rosenstein resigning from Justice Department post

By David Mark

Published April 29, 2019 9:26pm ET

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Rod Rosenstein resigning from Justice Department post — Rod Rosenstein, deputy attorney general, center, sits during a ceremonial swearing-in event for Brett Kavanaugh, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. | (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, beset from all sides with criticism over his role in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential race, is resigning.

Rosenstein submitted his resignation letter to President Trump on Monday, effective May 11, the Wall Street Journal reported. Rosenstein’s designated successor, Jeffrey Rosen, a favorite of Attorney General William Barr, is awaiting a likely confirmation by the Senate.

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