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Firing of top prosecutor in Seattle tests limits of Trump’s power

The Hill·July 17, 2026·1 min read
Firing of top prosecutor in Seattle tests limits of Trump’s power

The Trump administration fired U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff in Seattle on Wednesday, after a panel of 17 judges appointed him. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had warned of such action, intensifying the Justice Department's assertion of presidential control over prosecutorial picks. The firing tests the limits of Trump's power over federal prosecutors.

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