Deputy AG Rosenstein was on the verge of resigning, upset over WH pinning Comey firing on him

[BainsBane]

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was so upset with the White House for pinning the firing of FBI Director James Comey on him Wednesday that he was on the verge of resigning, an administration source told ABC News.

After Comey's firing Tuesday night, White House officials said President Donald Trump acted on the recommendation of Rosenstein.

Deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on "Good Morning America" today that she was "not aware" that Rosenstein was contemplating his resignation. . . .

In a memo delivered Tuesday afternoon to Trump, Rosenstein wrote that Comey inflicted "substantial damage" on the FBI's "reputation and credibility."

The White House initially said Rosenstein's recommendation was the reason Trump fired Comey.

"When he brought the recommendation to the president that the director of the FBI should be removed, President Trump provided the kind of strong and decisive leadership the American people have become to be accustomed from him," Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/deputy-ag-rosenstein-verge-resigning-upset-wh-pinning/story?id=47342541

[Ms. Toad]

1. Why anyone who cares at all about integrity or their reputation

would accept a position in this administration is beyond me.

What did he expect?

[BainsBane]

2. If he wants to redeem himself

He'll appoint a special prosecutor.

[spanone]

3. he's not going to resign and he's not appointing a special prosecutor according to a meeting burr

and warner just had with him.

[BainsBane]

4. fuckwad

[spanone]

5. they either have compromising pics or he's truly a trumper

[virtualobserver]

9. He isn't corrupt.....and he doesn't allow himself to be used

He made Trump look bad in terms of the Comey firing.

He IS the acting AG on in terms of the Russian investigation.

From what I've heard, he is a straight-shooter. He has the actual power to take Trump down.

[BainsBane]

10. We need a special prosecutor

or Trump will cover this up.

[virtualobserver]

11. If Rosenstein starts indicting people.....

the only thing that Trump can do is fire him. If he fires the acting AG after indictments have begin......all hell will break loose.

[BainsBane]

13. Anything breaking loose requires the GOP's giving a fuck about the country

as opposed to party dominance. They show no inclination to do so.

[virtualobserver]

14. enough Republicans will wilt and fold in order for Hell to break loose.

They are just people....when they see that the ship is both sinking, and on fire....they will abandon ship.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

15. We're not at the "All Hell is breaking loose" stage yet?

[virtualobserver]

16. no, because they had cover with Comey....

He actually did questionable things......but... if they fired an acting AG, it would be indefensible.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

17. The "cover" for Comey's firing is looking less and less......well, cover.

[virtualobserver]

20. True.....but they were delusional enough to think that Democrats would be on board.

They didn't realize how open their kimono actually was.

[C_U_L8R]

6. 'Almost' doesn't count

Do. Or do not. – Yoda

[BainsBane]

8. Or stay and appoint a special prosecutor

which apparently he refuses to do. No redemption for him.

[Goodheart]

19. Exactly.

[geek tragedy]

7. Fredo Rosenstein himself inflicted great damage to the credibility of the DOJ.

He can go Cheney himself.

[Orsino]

12. How many fools are left that could take a job with Donald Trump...

...and not know how disposable they are?

If he considers you on his payroll, you are an asset to be used up and tossed away,

[L. Coyote]

18. Now he is a criminal co-conspirator.

Trump's New Impeachable Offenses: Obstruction of Justice, Conspiracy, Abuse of Power