Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Summary
President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, shortly after federal judges appointed him to the role. This action continues a pattern of conflict between the Trump administration and federal courts over temporary appointments of U.S. attorneys.Key Facts
- President Trump fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington.
- Federal judges had legally appointed Rogoff after the previous temporary appointee’s term ended.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the judges for not consulting the administration before the appointment.
- Senator Patty Murray opposed the firing, calling Rogoff qualified and accusing the administration of politicizing the office.
- The Western District of Washington has lacked a Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney since mid-2023.
- Trump previously fired another temporary U.S. attorney in Seattle after taking office in 2025.
- Federal law allows courts to appoint interim U.S. attorneys after a 120-day term expires if no Senate-confirmed attorney is in place.
- Similar disputes have occurred in other states, where judges appointed U.S. attorneys that Trump then fired.
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