Updated Sep 24, 2018 - Politics & Policy

Rod Rosenstein offered to resign

Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, with his picture crossed through with red marker

Illustration: Rebecca Zisser/Axios

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has verbally “offered to resign” in discussions with White House Chief of Staff Kelly, according to a source close to Rosenstein, but as of now, it’s unclear whether his resignation has been accepted.

Background: Rosenstein talked last year about invoking the 25th Amendment and wearing a wire during Trump meetings, the N.Y. Times' Adam Goldman and Michael S. Schmidt reported last week. He denied both allegations.

Clarification: This article and headline have been updated to add that it's unclear whether the resignation offer has been accepted.

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