Roger Rogoff

Roger Rogoff, a former King County Superior Court judge and veteran prosecutor, was recently appointed as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle. His tenure was remarkably brief, as he was sworn into the position and subsequently fired by President Donald Trump less than an hour later. This swift dismissal occurred shortly after federal judges in the district unanimously appointed Rogoff to the role. The incident highlights significant tensions between the judicial branch and the executive branch concerning the appointment of powerful federal positions. Rogoff's background as a judge and prosecutor provides context for his appointment, while his immediate firing makes him a subject of current news, underscoring the political dynamics surrounding federal appointments.