Judges Pick U.S. Attorney, Trump Fires Him | Global News

Federal judges in Seattle tapped Roger Rogoff, a seasoned prosecutor and former judge, to fill a U.S. Attorney role — only for President Trump to fire him hours later in a dramatic clash between the courts and the White House. While presidents typically nominate these top prosecutors, temporary appointments allow local judges to step in when Senate confirmation stalls — a process this administration has increasingly resisted. The acting AG criticized the judges for not consulting the administration, while the judges defended their choice, citing a rigorous vetting process. Rogoff, proud of the judges’ confidence in him, noted their long-standing trust. This isn’t an isolated incident — similar firings have followed judicial appointments elsewhere, revealing a growing pattern of executive pushback against judicially selected prosecutors. 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/10ad23ddaae27de7