Trump dumps court-appointed Seattle U.S. attorney minutes after appointment
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The Trump administration fired Roger Rogoff, the court-appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington in Seattle, just minutes after his swearing-in. Acting AG Todd Blanche criticized the appointment process, while Rogoff says he may challenge the firing. The incident highlights tensions over how DOJ appointments are made and follows related moves in other districts.
- Trump admin fires US attorney in Seattle minutes after he was appointed Fox News
- Trump Administration Fires U.S. Attorney Minutes After His Appointment The New York Times
- Senator Murray Slams Trump’s DOJ for Firing Lawfully Appointed and Highly Qualified U.S. Attorney for the Western District of WA Senator Patty Murray (.gov)
- He was sworn in as U.S. attorney at 7: 40 a.m. Trump fired him within an hour. The Washington Post
- Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington, Roger Rogoff, on heels of court appointment CBS News
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