President Trump has suggested firing Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, as Republicans launch an onslaught of criticism of the FBI and the special counsel. Now we know a good bit more about Trump's apparent desire to also get rid of Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein, who is overseeing Mueller's Russia investigation. If Rosenstein were removed, that “someone else” would either be a replacement deputy attorney general or the No. The other big question would be whether Republicans would allow Trump to pick a more sympathetic deputy attorney general. She’s fairly well respected.”Which brings us to Rosenstein's replacement as deputy attorney general.

Source: Washington Post January 29, 2018 16:19 UTC