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Rod Rosenstein is an American lawyer and former federal prosecutor who served as United States Deputy Attorney General from 2017 to 2019. While holding that position, he appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel in May 2017 after Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation. The inquiry examined Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election and related matters.
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What position did Rod Rosenstein hold in the U.S. Department of Justice?
Rod Rosenstein served as United States Deputy Attorney General from 2017 to 2019. He was the department's second-ranking official during that period.
Why did Rod Rosenstein appoint Robert Mueller?
Rosenstein appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel in May 2017. The appointment followed Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recusal from the investigation involving Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Was Rod Rosenstein a prosecutor before becoming deputy attorney general?
Yes. He was a federal prosecutor before serving as deputy attorney general, including a long tenure in the U.S. Department of Justice.
What investigation did Robert Mueller lead after Rosenstein's appointment?
Mueller led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and related matters. Rosenstein oversaw the special counsel as deputy attorney general after Sessions recused himself.
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