Trump withdraws Rosenstein from any responsibility in Comey firing.

[kentuck]

Last edited Fri May 12, 2017, 07:53 AM - Edit history (1)

Why?

Because Rosenstein is the only person in government at this time that has power over Donald Trump. He has the power to appoint a special prosecutor. Trump does not want that to happen. So he will be as nice to Rosenstein as he is to ... Putin.

My hope is that Rosenstein does not fall into the Trump "loyalty" trap and does his job in the best interest of America.

[OnDoutside]

1. Or did Rosenstein give him an ultimatum ? Back me or I walk.

[PdxSean]

2. When did this happen?

Got a link? Thanks

[kentuck]

4. When everyone at the White House said Comey was fired because of memo from Rosenstein.

Which included VP Pence. Then Trump goes on TV and makes them all out to be liars. He said he was going to fire Comey regardless of any memos. He had made up his mind already. This took Rosenstein off the hook.

[PdxSean]

7. Ah, you mean responsibility for the Comey termination.

I thought you were saying Trump relieved Rosenstein of all responsibilities in his current official duties. Whew! Made my heart race.

[kentuck]

8. Sorry.

Edited for clarification.

[MichMary]

3. I haven't seen that

Is this recent?

[kentuck]

5. In the news in the last 48 hrs.

Reportedly, Rosenstein threatened to quit. Trump said that he alone was responsible and the recommendations from AG and Acting AG had no bearing on his decision.

[MichMary]

9. Ah, I see

You edited the title of your OP. I thought that Hair Fuehrer had, in effect, demoted Rosenstein. Totally different meaning.

[Achilleaze]

6. Comrade Casino is getting shrewd legal advice from his russian handlers

must be stanky nice to be a slick republican Draft Dodger with a cesspool full of submissive republican symps who have meekly Assumed the Position for you.

[spanone]

10. is that so he won't appoint a special prosecutor??? i trust no one 'near' trump.