Judge Appointed Then Fired by Trump | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Roger Rogoff, a seasoned prosecutor and former judge, was appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges — only to be fired by President Trump less than an hour later via a cryptic email. Rogoff, who felt the administration had ignored him for two weeks, now claims the dismissal was unlawful, arguing that judicial appointments carry constitutional weight and shouldn’t be undone without consultation. The DOJ backs up the firing with Deputy AG Todd Blanche, who insists the President has the authority to remove appointees — but Rogoff insists the move undermines the integrity of the…