Trump fires Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff shortly after judicial appointment

U.S. Attorney Appointments and Removals·Latest event July 16, 2026

Jul 16

Trump fires Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff shortly after judicial appointment

The dismissal occurred less than an hour after Rogoff took the oath of office. While district judges appointed Rogoff, the administration cited a lack of consultation for his removal. The Washington Post reported that the firing took place within 60 minutes of the inauguration ceremony. This rapid removal follows a judicial appointment process intended to fill the vacancy in the Seattle-based office. Trump took action to dismiss the top prosecutor as attention turned toward a scheduled primetime address.

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Jul 16

Trump fires Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff minutes after swearing-in

The Trump administration dismissed the newly appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington on Thursday. Roger Rogoff had just completed his swearing-in ceremony following a unanimous selection by federal judges in the district. The dismissal occurred less than an hour after his appointment to lead the Seattle office. This rapid removal follows live updates on the administration regarding personnel changes in federal law enforcement.

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