Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has reportedly handed in his letter of resignation to President Donald Trump.
Rosenstein's resignation is effective on May 11.
"I am grateful to you for the opportunity to serve; for the courtesy and humor you often display in our personal conversations; and for the goals you set in your inaugural address: patriotism, unity, safety, education and prosperity," Rosenstein wrote to Trump in his resignation letter.
Rosenstein's departure comes weeks after special counsel Robert Mueller issued his report on potential collusion between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. His resignation has been expected ever since Attorney General William Barr was confirmed by the Senate as attorney general.
In a statement, Barr thanked Rosenstein for his service and wrote that he had served the Justice Department with "dedication and distinction."
"His devotion to the Department and its professionals is unparalleled," Barr's statement said. "Over the course of his distinguished government career, he has navigated many challenging situations with strength, grace, and good humor."
Jeffrey Rosen, who currently serves as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation was selected by Barr in February to replace Rosenstein when he left.
Rosenstein was originally scheduled to depart in March, but the deputy attorney general delayed his resignation until the Russian investigation by Robert Mueller was complete. The special counsel's report was handed into the Justice Department last month and Rosenstein and Barr concluded that Trump did not obstruct justice.
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