Roger Rogoff
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Oct 1, 2026
Lean Left
Fired as US attorney in Seattle by Trump in July, less than an hour after being sworn in, and now reinstated by federal court order.
The Lean Left sees Rogoff as a test case for whether courts can protect federal prosecutors from political purge and whether the DOJ can be weaponized with impunity.
Jul 25, 2026
Lean Left
Rogoff, a former U.S. attorney in Seattle, is suing Trump over his firing after being appointed by district court judges.
His lawsuit underscores Lean Left fears of politicized justice and attacks on independent law enforcement under Trump.