Rod Rosenstein considering recusing himself from Russia investigation: Report

Published June 16, 2017 2:50pm ET



Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is contemplating recusing himself from the FBI’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, according to a report.

Rosenstein has ultimate authority over special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, which includes the possibility that President Trump tried to obstruct justice.

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