Posted on 06/28/2018 1:04:22 PM PDT by ATOMIC_PUNK
Deputy Attorney General might want to plug the leaks in his own office before he keeps trumpeting how he is reforming the corrupt FBI.
A high-ranking Justice Department official with a pristine record of divulging Intel gems now says Rosenstein privately fumes at the likes of Jim Jordan, Devin Nunes, Mark Meadows and other GOP Congressman who have been relentlessly pressuring Rosenstein to produce internal documents related to many facets of FBI corruption.
“Rosenstein and his people have no respect for Congress, especially GOP,” the Justice source confirmed. “Most of the GOP go along quietly because they know Rosenstein will target them privately if they speak out against the DOJ or stay in his face about an issue.”
Apparently common insider knowledge in The Swamp.
During a recent internal exchange, a perturbed Rosenstein aired his frustration with Jordan and Nunes in particular but collectively framed his disdain for all GOP House members who have made demands on Rosenstein to turn over troves of documents: “They’re pieces of shit,” Rosenstein said, according to a well-placed DOJ official.
Subpoena the emails and texts of high-ranking DOJ officials, one source stressed to GOP Congress members. “You would be floored.”
That revelation is significant. The source said Rosenstein’s feelings are echoed throughout the Justice Department. But that attitude matched his tone and demanor on Thursday.
Rosenstein does not respond well to pressure, based on his behavior at Thursday’s House Oversight showdown with Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray. CNBC reports:
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Thursday rejected Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy’s call to abruptly end special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Gowdy, who is chairman of the House Oversight Committee, made the remarks to Rosenstein during a hearing on the Justice Department inspector general’s report into the federal probe of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server. The report found numerous examples of agent misconduct.
But Gowdy focused on the special counsel, which he said was being used by congressional Democrats as a fundraising tool. He admonished Rosenstein: “Whatever you got, finish it the hell up, because this country is being torn apart.”
Rosenstein tried to keep his cool as Jordan continuously interrupted his answers, prompting some Democrats in the room to call for Jordan to allow Rosenstein a chance to respond.
“Sir, I certainly hope that your colleagues are not under that impression. It is not accurate sir,” said Rosenstein before being interrupted by Jordan.
“It is accurate,” Jordan shot back. “We’ve caught you hiding information.”
Rosenstein seemed to grow more frustrated by the minute with Jordan’s line of questioning, denouncing the congressman’s accusations as personal attacks.
“But your use of this to attack me personally is deeply wrong,” he finally declared at one point in the exchange.
The fiery back-and-forth between the two men continued as Jordan argued that key information was redacted from Justice Department records, a fact he cited as evidence that Rosenstein was withholding information.
Where in the hell is Jeff Sessions?
And there’s your bias
Sounds like his attitude is just a carbon copy of Comey’s.
why hasn’t PDJT fired Rosen.... and Mueller yet?
this is long past ridiculous, its downright insane
I believe it because he smirked through his entire testimony. What’s a meeskite like him doing smirking at the United States Congress?
I don’t want to hear anyone praising Jeff Sessions again and claiming it is all a game of Chess.
Thank you Sessions, you POS.
Why is Rosenstein still Deputy Attorney General?
Why doesn’t Trump FIRST publish this guy’s corruption so that when Rosenstein is fired, the media bombs will fizzle because there’s minimal public outcry.
Enough talk...ACT!
I’d say it’s about 90% fake blogger story. Rosenstein didn’t get where he is with his (previous) reputation by being undisciplined and indiscreet.
There was a time when a remark like that from anyone in the executive branch, including cabinet members, would result in instant dismissal.
Calling a congressman a “piece of sh*t” is identical to calling the Americans he represents “pieces of sh*t.”
Oh really, Rosenrat? You are the Effing boss and you don’t know what is being redacted??? Who the hell is determining what is being redacted and who gives the final OK on the redaction? WTF do you do all day, Rosenrat?
HE NEEDS TO BE SLAPPED DOWN AND HARD!
He needs to learn WHO IS THE BOSS, AND IT AIN’T HIM!
He should be made an example of, for everyone else to see!...................
Rosenstein’s attitude was just oozing out of him this AM during the hearing. He is a hateful, smarmy weasel.
I agree. As head of the executive branch, Trump needs to clean house, reorganize and rebuild DOJ and FBI ASAP. Accountability and integrity must be restored in these rogue agencies.
Enough of the tweets; time for constructive action.
Rosenstein’s attitude was just oozing out of him this AM during the hearing. He is a hateful, smarmy weasel.
Translated into Flyover: leaker.
-PJ
Fire the top three levels of management at the FBI. Then cut their budget by 25%. That’s the only language they understand.
Yes, you’re right. The idea that Sessions and Rosenstein (and possibly Mueller) are building an airtight case against the FIB has gone sailing out the window with Rosenstein’s, Wray’s, and Strzok’s attitudes toward Congress. There is no way to put a good face on this.
Time for impeachments, indictments, and convictions. Granny needs to go.
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