Trump said in a tweet that Whitaker was "a highly respected former U.S. Attorney from Iowa chosen by just-ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to be his chief of staff. He also said Whitaker was well regarded by various Iowa Republican leaders and added: "I feel certain he will make an outstanding Acting Attorney General!'' US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Acting US Attorney General Matthew G. Whitaker. Trump said he had not spoken with Whitaker about Mueller's investigation, which until now has been overseen by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Rosenstein told reporters that based on his experiences with Whitaker, "I think he's a superb choice for attorney general.''

Source: Stuff November 10, 2018 07:29 UTC