Judges Appoint Seattle US Attorney, Trump Fires Him Hours Later in Power Clash
TL;DR
President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, who had just been unanimously appointed by Western District of Washington judges as Seattle’s US attorney, less than an hour after his swearing-in. The abrupt dismissal underscores a clash over how U.S. attorneys are installed, with ongoing debate over temporary appointments and Senate confirmation, and Rogoff signaling potential legal action.
- Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle an hour after federal judges appoint him The Guardian
- Trump Administration Fires U.S. Attorney Minutes After His Appointment The New York Times
- Trump fires new Seattle prosecutor less than an hour after appointment The Hill
- Trump fires new U.S. attorney in Seattle within an hour The Seattle Times
- Judges appoint Roger Rogoff as US attorney Wednesday morning. Trump fires him less than an hour later KING5.com
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