Federal judges appointed Roger Rogoff as US Attorney, but the administration swiftly moved to terminate his appointment.
Federal judges appointed Roger Rogoff as the US Attorney for the western district of Washington; however, the administration quickly fired him shortly after the appointment. Roger Rogoff, a former judge and prosecutor, was sworn in Wednesday following a unanimous order from the federal panel. His 54-minute tenure ended when the administration informed him of his removal. The move follows a trend where the administration has used novel personnel tactics to bypass the Senate confirmation process for top prosecutors. Judges had appointed Rogoff after the 120-day interim term of Charles Neil Floyd expired in February. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that district judges abandoned established consultation processes by appointing Rogoff. Rogoff stated he is consulting with lawyers regarding the firing. Senator Patty Murray supported the appointment, criticizing the administration for attempting to install loyalists to advance a political agenda. The conflict underscores ongoing tensions regarding federal appointments and judicial independence in Washington.