Cobb had been main lawyer dealing with Mueller’s inquiry but Trump was reportedly unhappy with his conciliatory approachThe lawyer leading Donald Trump’s response to the special counsel investigation into alleged collusion with Russia is stepping down in the latest shake-up of the White House legal team. Cobb told the New York Times on Wednesday that he informed Trump of his decision weeks ago. “It has been an honor to serve the country in this capacity at the White House,” he was quoted as saying. “I wish everybody well moving forward.”Rod Rosenstein defiant against critics: 'The justice department will not be extorted' Read moreCobb has been the point man dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. He added: “I’ve taken the position, and I don’t have to take this position, and maybe I’ll change, that I will not be involved with the justice department.”

Source: The Guardian May 02, 2018 16:01 UTC