Trending Now: ‘I can land the plane’: Inside Rod Rosenstein’s battle to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job

With his job in the balance, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein assured President Trump last September that he was on his team and said he would ensure special counsel Robert S. Mueller III treated Trump fairly. The previously undisclosed episode illustrates the political tightrope Rosenstein has had to walk in his two years as the Justice Department's second-in-command. His actions have come under renewed scrutiny, as he played a key role in releasing Mueller's findings in a way even some of his supporters say has been overly favorable to the president.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Trending Now Apr 26, 5:06 PM     'I can land the plane': Inside Rod Rosenstein's battle to mollify Trump, protect Mueller and save his job With his job in the balance, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein assured President Trump last September that he was on his team and said he would ensure special counsel Robert S. Mueller III treated Trump fairly. The previously undisclosed episode illustrates the political tightrope Rosenstein has had to walk in his two years as the Justice Department's second-in-command. His actions have come under renewed scrutiny, as he played a key role in releasing Mueller's findings in a way even some of his supporters say has been overly favorable to the president. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071