1 / 2Attorney General William Barr speaks alongside Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein about the release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report during a news conference, Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Department of Justice in Washington.
The No. 2 Justice Department official appointed special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate ties between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia — an inquiry that Trump repeatedly called"a witch hunt. Last week, Rosenstein backed Attorney General William Barr's decision to clear Trump on obstruction even though Mueller refused to do so.
He noted that the FBI had disclosed classified material to lawmakers and their staff and observed how"someone" had selectively leaked details of the Russia investigation to the media. Rosenstein also appeared to frown on Comey's public confirmation of the investigation and the fact that it might result in criminal charges — an announcement made with the Justice Department's approval, though before Rosenstein was confirmed.
"The previous administration chose not to publicize the full story about Russian computer hackers and social media trolls, and how they relate to a broader strategy to undermine America," Rosenstein said.
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