Judge Appointed U.S. Attorney Fired by Trump | Texas News

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

Roger Rogoff, a lawyer with a serious legal pedigree, was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Seattle by federal judges — only to be fired by President Trump less than an hour later via a terse email. Despite weeks of his team reaching out to the administration for guidance, they received no response. The DOJ defended the move, citing Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s claim that judges bypassed proper consultation protocols. Rogoff, who felt the dismissal was unlawful and deeply unfair, called it an honor to be appointed — even if it lasted just an hour. The judges who made the appointment remain silent…