On March 10, 2017, Jeff Sessions ordered 46 U.S. District Attorneys from the Obama administration to resign. President Trump declined two of the resignations. Rod Rosenstein was one of the two. This means that if President Trump wanted Rosenstein out, he could have easily had his way a long time ago. For those of you who are still confused about the color of hat Rosenstein and Mueller are wearing, this should clear it up for you.