What will happen to Rod Rosenstein?

Sep. 24, 2018

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was at the White House this morning. Reports say he is expected to resign or be fired. Apparently that hasn’t happened yet. The latest from the White House is that Rosenstein will meet with the president on Thursday.

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Credits

Guest:

Darren Samuelsohn - Senior White House Correspondent for Politico - @dsamuelsohn

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir

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