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Rod Jay Rosenstein
Former Deputy Attorney General
Deputy AG who appointed Mueller (2017-2019)
Overview
Rod Rosenstein served as Deputy Attorney General and appointed Robert Mueller as Special Counsel after Jeff Sessions recused himself. He wrote the memo used to justify firing FBI Director Comey, then reportedly discussed wearing a wire to record Trump and invoking the 25th Amendment. He survived repeated Trump criticism before resigning.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Wrote memo used to justify Comey firing, later regretted
Discussed wearing wire to record Trump (denied seriousness)
Discussed 25th Amendment to remove Trump (denied seriousness)
Appointed Mueller, drawing Trump's ire
Expanded Mueller's mandate to include obstruction
Signed FISA renewal on Carter Page
Survived multiple near-firings by Trump
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Appointed by, frequently attacked by
Robert Mueller
Appointed him as Special Counsel
Jeff Sessions
Oversaw Russia investigation after Sessions recusal
Andrew McCabe
Discussed wearing wire with
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 13, 1965
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Education
- •J.D., Harvard Law School
- •B.A., University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)
Key Timeline
1965
Born in Philadelphia
2017
April: Confirmed as Deputy Attorney General
2017
May: Writes memo used to justify Comey firing
2017
May: Appoints Robert Mueller as Special Counsel
2017
May: Reportedly discusses wire/25th Amendment
2018
Expands Mueller mandate, signs FISA renewal
2019
March: Barr takes over Mueller report release
2019
April: Stands with Barr at controversial press conference
2019
May: Resigns