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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRosenstein's so freaking happy he's off the hook he'll say anything!!!!
Rosenstein calls Whitaker a 'superb' choice for acting attorney general
Washington (CNN)Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Friday hailed acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as a "superb" choice to fill the role even as Whitaker's past statements have prompted questions about his impartiality toward special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
"I think he's a superb choice for attorney general," Rosenstein told a small group of reporters gathered outside of an investiture ceremony for US Attorney Zachary Terwilliger in Alexandria, Virginia. "He certainly understands the work, understands the priorities of the department.
The positive tone from the No. 2 official at the Justice Department was notable, as Rosenstein and Whitaker have had a complicated relationship for some time, compounded by the fact that Whitaker had discussed taking Rosenstein's job with President Donald Trump several weeks ago. Despite that, Rosenstein, who has weathered the President's bad side at times and attacks from some of Trump's most vocal Hill allies, has managed to survive, and he publicly praised Whitaker on Friday in a clear attempt at displaying department solidarity.
Whitaker, who previously served as chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, was vaulted to the position of acting attorney general on Wednesday after Trump fired Sessions.
"I think he's a superb choice for attorney general," Rosenstein told a small group of reporters gathered outside of an investiture ceremony for US Attorney Zachary Terwilliger in Alexandria, Virginia. "He certainly understands the work, understands the priorities of the department.
The positive tone from the No. 2 official at the Justice Department was notable, as Rosenstein and Whitaker have had a complicated relationship for some time, compounded by the fact that Whitaker had discussed taking Rosenstein's job with President Donald Trump several weeks ago. Despite that, Rosenstein, who has weathered the President's bad side at times and attacks from some of Trump's most vocal Hill allies, has managed to survive, and he publicly praised Whitaker on Friday in a clear attempt at displaying department solidarity.
Whitaker, who previously served as chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, was vaulted to the position of acting attorney general on Wednesday after Trump fired Sessions.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/09/politics/rod-rosenstein-superb-matt-whitaker-acting-attorney-general/index.html
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Rosenstein's so freaking happy he's off the hook he'll say anything!!!! (Original Post)
spanone
Nov 2018
OP
Since the opposite is true and that has been proven over and over, FUCK Rosenstein
Eliot Rosewater
Nov 2018
#2
He fucking HATES this Whitetaker guy...he is blowing smoke and I'll bet there is a good reason why.
UniteFightBack
Nov 2018
#6
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)1. He's trying to stay involved.
Andy823
(11,495 posts)5. I agree
When the shit hits the fan we need people in the DOJ who will do what is right, not a whole bunch trumpers.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,106 posts)2. Since the opposite is true and that has been proven over and over, FUCK Rosenstein
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)3. THEY'RE ALL REPUBLICANS!
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)4. Is he drunk?
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)6. He fucking HATES this Whitetaker guy...he is blowing smoke and I'll bet there is a good reason why.
GeorgeGist
(25,311 posts)7. More sarcasm?
spanone
(135,791 posts)8. this is real. picture and all. cnn.
helpisontheway
(5,004 posts)9. I don't trust him or Mueller..in the end they are all Republicans
They might not like Trump as a person but they love his tax cuts, judges and everything else. Rosenstein was the one that wrote the letter that justified firing Comey so he is sleazy too.