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Here is Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's resignation letter to Trump today — he'll officially leave on May 11.
"We keep the faith, we follow the rules, and we always put America first."
"We keep the faith, we follow the rules, and we always put America first."
Statement from AG Bill Barr on Rosenstein's resignation: "Rod has been an invaluable partner to me during my return to the Department, and I have relied heavily on his leadership and judgment over the past several months."
Rosenstein's successor, Jeffrey Rosen, hasn't been confirmed by the Senate. He had a hearing on April 10 and the committee hasn't voted yet on his nomination.
Jeffrey Rosen's nomination to replace DAG Rod Rosenstein is scheduled to come up before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the first time since his hearing. Expect a vote to get delayed a week, per what's become standard practice. But this is the next step towards confirmation
