Trump Fires U.S. Attorney

Trump ousts Seattle’s court-appointed top federal prosecutor soon after he is sworn in.

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US Attorney in Washington State Appointed by Judge Fired, Blanche Says

Trump fires Seattle’s new U.S. attorney less than an hour after he took office

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President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington less than an hour after federal judges in Seattle unanimously appointed him to the post on Wednesday. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the removal on social media, saying the judges acted without White House consent and that Trump has authority to fire U.S. attorneys selected by courts. Rogoff, a veteran federal prosecutor and former judge, had just taken office after the court appointment.

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