Judge’s Pick Fired by President | Annapolis News

A federal judge in Seattle appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney — only for President Trump to fire him less than an hour later via direct email. Rogoff, a seasoned prosecutor and judge, says his team had tried for weeks to reach the administration but received no response, making the abrupt dismissal shocking yet unsurprising. The DOJ defends the move, citing Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s claim that judges can’t bypass presidential authority or fail to consult on appointees. Rogoff insists the firing was unlawful, arguing that constitutional appointments shouldn’t be overridden without discussion. The judges who appointed him remain silent. It’s a power play that leaves big questions about who really controls U.S. attorney appointments — and whether this was ever about justice or politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a9050007ecfe5f4