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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.
President Donald Trump fired Western Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff, who had just been unanimously appointed by the district’s federal judges and sworn in, within hours of his appointment. Rogoff learned of his removal via email while at the Seattle courthouse and said he is considering a lawsuit. The abrupt move underscores tensions over court-appointed U.S. attorneys and has drawn criticism from lawmakers who opposed interim appointees.
President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the newly sworn-in U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, in Seattle less than an hour after his swearing-in; Rogoff reportedly told KOMO News that it was the greatest hour of his life when asked about the appointment.