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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…
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