Trump fires newly appointed US attorney in Seattle less than an hour after swearing-in
A federal judge appointed longtime prosecutor Roger Rogoff to serve as the U.S. attorney for Western Washington, but President Donald Trump fired him less than an hour after he was sworn into office. Rogoff says he expected the move after weeks of silence from the administration and believes his removal was "most likely unlawful." The Department of Justice says the president has the authority to remove temporary U.S. attorneys appointed by federal judges. Here's what happened and why the unusual dismissal is raising questions about presidential authority and the appointment process.
MORE:
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/trump-fires-newly-appointed-us-attorney-in-seattle-less-than-an-hour-after-swearing-in-king-county-superior-court-judge-western-washington-roger-rogoff
-----------------------------------------
Stay up to date with our social media:
BakersfieldNow on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow
BakersfieldNow on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/bakersfieldnow
BakersfieldNow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldnow
Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: / @bakersfieldnow
For more information, visit
https://bakersfieldnow.com/
Have a news tip?
Send it directly to us:
Email us:
[email protected]
Call our Tipline: 661-869-2929
KBAK and KBFX are CA based stations and a CBS and FOX Television affiliates owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today.
#bakersfield #News #KBAK #KBFX #BakersfieldNow #kerncounty #California
Path to Full Story on 29 Eyewitness NewsPosted: Saturday Jul-18-2026 8:44 AM
Bakersfield News
29 Eyewitness News