Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the newly appointed U.S. attorney for Seattle, less than an hour after his unanimous appointment by federal judges, underscoring tensions between the courts and the administration over these key positions.
• Rogoff was appointed by 17 federal judges after Trump's interim appointee, Charles Neil Floyd, had remained unconfirmed and the administration used legal maneuvers to keep him in office despite expiration of his term.
• Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that while district court judges can appoint temporary U.S. attorneys, the president retains the authority to fire them, criticizing the judges for bypassing consultation with the administration.
• Democratic Senator Patty Murray condemned Rogoff's immediate firing, accusing the Trump administration of avoiding Senate confirmation processes to install politically motivated appointees.
• Similar disputes over U.S. attorney appointments have occurred in other districts, with some prosecutors resigning or being fired after courts ruled their appointments unlawful, reflecting ongoing legal and political conflicts over Justice Department leadership.