[MCF]

I must confess that I’m ignorant of the procedure. I fully understand the impeachment and removal process for the elected Executive Branch members and the Judicial Branch. But not of appointed officeholders. I had always assumed they were just fired.

[rightwingcrazy]

A simple majority in the House can impeach a civil officer of the government; 2/3 majority in the Senate can then remove.

I don’t see 2/3 of the Senate voting to remove Rosenstein, but if a simple majority does, that would be political cover for Trump to fire him.

[MeganC]

“I must confess that I’m ignorant of the procedure. I fully understand the impeachment and removal process for the elected Executive Branch members and the Judicial Branch. But not of appointed officeholders. I had always assumed they were just fired.”

Your comment makes me wonder if this will make it easier for Trump to fire the guy?

[kingu]

There's been a total of ONE non-judicial or elected person impeached by the House in the history of the country. They were acquitted by the Senate which failed to get the 2/3rds majority required.

https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/War_Secretarys_Impeachment_Trial.htm

So, honestly, is it possible that lightning could strike twice? Pretty doubtful; there is senate procedure to retain jurisdiction over a former official, but honestly, I don't see this going anywhere.