Former Florida prosecutor sues DOJ, alleging political removal derailed Medicare fraud case

Assistant U.S. attorney Will Rosenzweig brought a federal suit asserting that his firing was triggered by a blog post from MAGA commentator Natalie Winters, who highlighted his past criticism of the first Trump administration. According to the complaint, the Department of Justice terminated Rosenzweig while he was observing Rosh Hashanah, without providing a reason beyond presidential authority to hire and fire. The dismissal, the filing contends, undermined a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud case involving three defendants, including Sandro Herek, a known follower of Winters, and forced prosecutors to request a trial postponement.

Rosenzweig’s attorneys argue the action violated his First Amendment protections and political-belief rights. The complaint notes that similar lawsuits have been filed by former DOJ staff, such as Maurene Comey, challenging the president’s use of Article II powers. Legal scholars view these cases as a test of the limits of executive authority over prosecutorial appointments.