Rod Rosenstein defended the Russia investigation in his first post-Mueller public remarks
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Thursday teed off on a number of topics, including the previous administration’s handling of Russian election interference, critics of the Russia probe and modern day media and pundits in what will likely be one of his final appearances before he steps down.
“It is not our job to render conclusive factual findings. We just decide whether it is appropriate to file criminal charges,” he added. By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time. Still, he defended the investigation and its findings in his speech, as well as DOJ’s dedication to the rule of law and staying above the fray of partisanship, declaring that “today, our nation is safer, elections are more secure, and citizens are better informed about covert foreign influence schemes.
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