Trump dismisses federal prosecutor one hour after appointment
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed a newly appointed federal prosecutor in Seattle less than an hour after his appointment was confirmed by federal judges, sparking a legal dispute over presidential authority to remove court-appointed prosecutors. The judge-selected prosecutor, Roger Rogoff, had just taken office when he was withdrawn by the administration, which argued it has the constitutional right to dismiss such appointees. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary over control of U.S. attorney appointments.
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