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Trump fires newly appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle less than an hour after swearing-in
KOMO • • general
Key Points:
- Roger Rogoff, a longtime federal prosecutor, was appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney in Seattle but was fired by President Donald Trump less than an hour after being sworn in.
- Rogoff received an email titled "A Message From the President" informing him of his removal, which he described as likely unlawful and without prior consultation.
- The Department of Justice cited a post from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, emphasizing the president's authority to fire a temporary U.S. attorney despite judicial appointments.
- Rogoff expressed that his brief tenure was an honor and highlighted concerns about the office lacking a constitutionally appointed U.S. attorney for three years, stressing the importance of the rule of law.
- Federal judges who appointed Rogoff declined to comment on the situation when contacted by KOMO News.
