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U.S. Republicans seek impeachment of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein

WATCH: U.S. conservative lawmakers calling for impeachment of Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein – Jul 26, 2018

Months of House Republican criticism of the Justice Department has culminated in the introduction of articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.

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Rosenstein oversees special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian election meddling and possible ties to the Trump campaign.

Coverage of Rod Rosenstein on Globalnews.ca:

President Donald Trump has fumed about Mueller’s probe and repeatedly called it a “witch hunt.”

The 11 House members who introduced the articles of impeachment are led by an ardent Trump defender, congressman Mark Meadows of North Carolina.

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WATCH: Jeff Sessions defends Rod Rosenstein in impeachment move

They accuse Rosenstein of failing to provide information to House committees, even though the Justice Department has already provided more than 800,000 documents.

READ MORE: 12 Russian intelligence officers indicted in Robert Mueller investigation

They also accuse Rosenstein of signing off on improper surveillance of a Trump adviser.

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It’s unclear whether there’s support in the House to pass the impeachment resolution.

WATCH: Paul Ryan speaks out against Rod Rosenstein impeachment move

 

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