Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington, Roger Rogoff, on heels of court appointment - CBS News
President Trump has fired U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff shortly after federal judges in Washington state appointed him to the role. The administration cited a lack of consultation, while critics argue the move is an attempt to bypass standard legal processes.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary regarding the appointment and removal of federal prosecutors.
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday fired Roger Rogoff from his post as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle shortly after federal judges in the area installed him in the role.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Rogoff's firing in a social media post and accused the judges serving on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, who had appointed Rogoff as U.S. attorney, of failing to consult with the administration before making their selection."District court judges can appoint a temporary U.S. Attorney, and POTUS can fire them. WDWA judges abandoned the time-honored process of consultation with the administration so that the selected U.S. Attorney is qualified to serve in the administration," he wrote on X. "Roger Rogoff has been fired by the President."Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat, criticized Mr.
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