Trump says goodbye to Rod Rosenstein (Image: GETTY)
The two men did not see eye to eye after Mr Rosenstein oversaw the appointment of Robert Mueller to handle the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. His relationship soured further after a New York Times story published last September claiming he had discussed ousting Mr Trump. Citing anonymous sources, the paper said Mr Rosenstein had suggested secretly recording the President in order to prove he was dysfunctional and had argued it was permitted in line with the 25th amendment of the constitution.
Mr Rosenstein's departure comes after Mr Mueller's report on Russian meddling in the 2016 election was released.
The Deputy Attorney General highlighted several areas the administration should focus its efforts on in a resignation letter.
He insisted that ”reducing violent crime, curtailing opioid abuse, protecting consumers, improving immigration enforcement, and building confidence in the police" were areas that should receive immediate attention.
He had praise for the Trump administration when he added: ”Our nation is safer, our
