“It puts Rosenstein, probably a never trumper, in the driver’s seat until a new AG is sworn in.”
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Sessions could move and a new AG appointed when Congress is in recess in August...The swearing in of the recess appointment could take place immediately to prevent Rosenstain from taking the reins. Sessions to also fire Rosenstain on his way out the door to DHS.
“recess appointment”
Yep. Trump can also name any cabinet level official as acting AG until the senate confirms.
Trump himself chose and nominated Rosenstein. He is not going to get fired.
*** Sessions to also fire Rosenstain on his way out the door to DHS.***
Sessions has already tried to fire Rosenstein. Trump stopped it.