Even Trump's closest advisers apparently don't have confidence that the commander in chief can be trusted to handle the job. For critics of the administration, Rosenstein has emerged as a hero. Rosenstein has appeared to be resolute in protecting the integrity of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. He has not allowed the President's incessant attacks to shake his resolve, occasionally pushing back on ones that have been made on him. His supporters believe that Rosenstein has been the only thing preventing an enraged President from shutting down Mueller's team of legal eagles.

Source: CNN September 21, 2018 22:18 UTC