>>5255434 (pp)
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683551390/attorney-general-nominee-visits-hill-deputy-rosenstein-to-leave-after-hes-confir
"Barr's confirmation is expected to bring a change there when Rosenstein steps down at some point after Barr is confirmed so that he can select his own deputy."
I think the "demotion" was his effectively saying:
"Not My Deputy"
And that doesn't technically "fire" RR since by your logic he wouldn't have the authority, buuuuut…
What's the difference? Just the pilpul?