July 16, 2026

Trump Fires U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff Following Court Appointment

Roger Rogoff was fired by President Trump shortly after being appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the judges for not consulting the administration prior to Rogoff's appointment, asserting the need for alignment with the administration's nominees.
Senator Patty Murray condemned the firing, emphasizing Rogoff's qualifications and the legality of his appointment, while accusing the Trump administration of undermining the rule of law.