Hannity To Trump: Do Not Fire Rosenstein, I Have Multiple Sources Confirming This Is All A Set Up

Hannity suggested the sources for the story are part of the "deep state," a conspiracy theory that a secret network of government officials are actively working to undermine the president's agenda.

“The deep state tonight is crumbling from within at this very hour. They’re now turning against each other,” the Fox host said.

Rosenstein on Friday quickly blasted the Times report, calling it inaccurate. He issued a second statement saying that he "never pursued or authorized recording the President and any suggestion that I have ever advocated for the removal of the President is absolutely false."

Other media outlets have reported that Rosenstein was speaking sarcastically when he made reported comments about using a wire in the Oval Office.

Rosenstein oversees special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia and obstruction of justice.