The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will serve as special counsel to oversee the DOJ’s investigation into Russia’s efforts to influence the 2016 United States presidential election, specifically Donald Trump’s campaign.
The order came from Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein, who has been overseeing the investigation since Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself in March.
“I have great confidence in the independence and integrity of our people and our processes,” Rosenstein said. “Considering the unique circumstances of this matter, however, I determined that a Special Counsel is necessary in order for the ...
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