President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington less than an hour after federal judges appointed him on Wednesday morning, according to multiple reports from CBS News, The Guardian, UPI, and HuffPost. The swift termination highlights escalating tensions between the Trump administration and federal courts over control of U.S. attorney positions.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington just hours after he was appointed by federal judges. The move highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and federal courts over control of U.S. attorney positions.
- President Trump fired Roger Rogoff less than an hour after his appointment as U.S. Attorney for Seattle
- Federal judges in the Western District of Washington unanimously appointed Rogoff to the position
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the judges for not consulting with the administration before making their selection
- Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) condemned the firing, calling it an attempt to install 'cronies' and bypass Senate confirmation process
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 6 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointment Process | Broad Agreement | Judges appointed Rogoff without consulting administration | |
| Firing Timing | Broad Agreement | Fired less than one hour after appointment | |
| Rogoffs Career | Broad Agreement | Former judge with 20 years as state prosecutor and 6 as federal prosecutor | |
| Administrations Justification | Broad Agreement | Judges failed to consult with administration before selection | |
| Murrays Criticism | Broad Agreement | Criticized firing as attempt to install cronies | |
| National Pattern | Broad Agreement | Trump fired court-appointed U.S. attorneys in multiple states |
Appointment Process
Broad AgreementJudges appointed Rogoff without consulting administration
Firing Timing
Broad AgreementFired less than one hour after appointment
Rogoffs Career
Broad AgreementFormer judge with 20 years as state prosecutor and 6 as federal prosecutor
Administrations Justification
Broad AgreementJudges failed to consult with administration before selection
Murrays Criticism
Broad AgreementCriticized firing as attempt to install cronies
National Pattern
Broad AgreementTrump fired court-appointed U.S. attorneys in multiple states
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The panel of 17 active and senior judges in Seattle unanimously appointed Rogoff, a former judge with extensive experience as both state and federal prosecutor, to fill the vacant position. According to CBS News, the judges highlighted Rogoff's 'deep ties' to the region and his career-long commitment to serving its citizens.
The Western District of Washington has lacked a Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney since mid-2023, with Trump previously firing Tessa Gorman who had been temporarily appointed by district judges in May 2024. The current situation stems from the expiration of Charles Neil Floyd's interim term as U.S. Attorney in February.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the judges' appointment process, stating on social media that they 'abandoned the time-honored process of consultation with the administration.' Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) condemned Rogoff's firing, calling it an attempt to install 'cronies' and bypass Senate confirmation processes.
This incident is part of a broader pattern where Trump has fired court-appointed U.S. attorneys in several states including New Jersey, New York, Nevada, and Virginia. Federal judges have argued that the administration's appointments were unlawful, with at least one federal appeals court ruling against Trump.
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