“The average tenure of the deputy attorney general is 16 months, and few have stayed on it for more than two years. I have submitted my resignation since May 11, ”the letter says.

JUST IN: Rod Rosenstein resignation effective May 11th. Letter to President: pic.twitter.com/BXIr014h86

- Paula Reid (@PaulaReidCBS) April 29, 2019

In early April, the United States Homeland Security Secretary Kirsten Nielsen stated that she agreed to resign in order to ensure a “smooth transition”.

Kevin McAlinan. was appointed acting head of department.