Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s actions, as recounted by the New York Times Friday, are the equivalent of an attempted coup -- a plot to overthrow the president.
As the Times reveals, Rosenstein was furious that Democrats blamed him for the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Rosenstein, who had volunteered to write the firing memorandum, was “regretful and emotional.” His behavior was described as “erratic.”
He blamed Trump.
So, in an apparent act of vengeance, he proposed secretly recording Trump to try to gain damaging information about him.
He blamed Trump.
So, in an apparent act of vengeance, he proposed secretly recording Trump to try to gain damaging information about him.
He solicited others to wear wires, including Andrew McCabe, who was later fired as Assistant FBI Director. Rosenstein is said to have discussed recruiting cabinet members to depose Trump under the 25th Amendment.
All of this is reportedly evidenced in memos, including those written by McCabe (though, who knows if the memos are fact or fiction)
So who is telling the truth?
Consider this: Is it any wonder that Rosenstein has refused to produce those records which Congress lawfully demanded months ago?
Consider this: Is it any wonder that Rosenstein has refused to produce those records which Congress lawfully demanded months ago?
Rosenstein has been trying to cover-up evidence of his own wrongdoing. This may constitute obstruction of justice by withholding incriminating evidence.
This invites the question: did Robert Mueller, who interviewed with Trump to be FBI Director the day before he accepted the job as special counsel, wear a wire? Probably not. But, Mueller may have been there to gather evidence against Trump during his interview with the president
Rosenstein should be fired immediately. Proposing to secretly record the president is, at the very least, a violation of regulations that govern a security clearance.
Importantly, the entire special counsel investigation should be promptly terminated. This illegitimate probe has been tainted by corruption from the outset, and this is just the latest in a mountain of damning evidence.
Rosenstein has been in charge of the Mueller probe. Yet, it is clear that he harbors an extreme bias against Trump. How can anyone now view the investigation as fair, objective and neutral? It is not. It never has been.
The special counsel probe has been compromised and contaminated by Rosenstein’s actions, Mueller’s refusal to disqualify himself, the misconduct of former FBI agent Peter Strzok, and the obvious bias of lead prosecutor Andrew Weissmann.
Those who abused their positions of power to subvert the rule of law and undermine the democratic process should be held accountable.
It should begin with the firing of Rod Rosenstein. It should end with a presentment to a grand jury for potential criminal indictments.
It should begin with the firing of Rod Rosenstein. It should end with a presentment to a grand jury for potential criminal indictments.
