Trump fires newly appointed top Seattle prosecutor

President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the newly appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, less than one hour after he was sworn into office on Wednesday. Todd Blanche announced the dismissal via X. Rogoff, a former judge and veteran public servant, was appointed by federal judges. This action creates a potential legal dispute regarding the president's authority to remove a court-appointed federal prosecutor in the Seattle region following the official appointment process.