Lawsuit from ex-federal prosecutor details how a MAGA influencer’s social media post led to his Rosh Hashanah firing

Former Prosecutor Claims Social Media Post Triggered Political Firing During Holy Day

Healfromzero.com – A federal prosecutor has initiated legal action against the Justice Department, asserting that his dismissal was politically motivated and directly connected to a social media post by a prominent conservative commentator. Will Rosenzweig, who served five years as an assistant United States attorney in Florida’s Southern District, filed his complaint on Friday. The timing coincided with Todd Blanche’s apparent progress toward confirmation as President Donald Trump’s next Attorney General.

The Post That Sparked a Government Dismissal

The controversy centers on a nearly ten-year-old blog entry that right-wing commentator Natalie Winters highlighted on social media in September 2025. Winters shared a screenshot of Rosenzweig’s LinkedIn profile alongside commentary suggesting he had maintained a hidden anti-Trump blog for years while publicly supporting the government. Her message emphasized that Rosenzweig was allegedly “using government power to wage LAWFARE against MAGA patriots.” The commentator directed her criticism at then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, explicitly calling for Rosenzweig’s removal. The message included a direct instruction to “Fire him” and was tagged to Bondi’s official account. Although the original post has since been removed from the platform, the lawsuit documents its content and impact.

Rapid Response During Rosh Hashanah

Rosenzweig’s termination occurred with remarkable speed following Winters’ social media intervention. According to the legal filing, less than three hours elapsed between the online post and Rosenzweig receiving his dismissal via email. The termination memorandum bore the signature of Attorney General Bondi, strengthening the connection between the social media campaign and the government’s response. The timing carried additional significance, as the firing took place during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This occurred just two weeks before jury selection was scheduled to commence in a complex Medicare fraud prosecution that Rosenzweig had been heavily involved in developing.

“DOJ’s removal of Mr. Rosenzweig as a perceived political enemy of the incumbent political party was neither isolated nor inadvertent, but rather part of a wider campaign to conduct political firings,” the lawsuit alleges.

Impact on Pending Litigation

The lawsuit contends that Rosenzweig’s sudden departure created tangible benefits for the defendants in his Medicare fraud case. The prosecution involved three individuals: Marcelo Kochen, Michael Kochen, and Sandro Herek. The filing questions how Winters, a social media commentator, would have become aware of a case described as operating “under the radar.” Legal proceedings have since progressed for two of the defendants. Michael Kochen and Sandro Herek received convictions and sentences. Marcelo Kochen’s case remains pending. The lawsuit argues that the disruption caused by Rosenzweig’s firing directly benefited the Kochen defendants by interfering with the government’s prosecutorial momentum.

Legal Arguments and Broader Context

Rosenzweig’s legal team has constructed multiple arguments supporting his position. They contend that his blog, which he launched in January 2016 before Trump became the Republican presidential nominee, was “effectively defunct” by January 2019. The attorneys argue that statements made before his federal employment are protected under the First Amendment and align with existing Department of Justice policies regarding political expression.

“In retaliating against him, DOJ has violated its own stated policies on political speech by targeting speech it does not agree with made by a citizen years before federal employment,” his lawyers wrote in the lawsuit.

The complaint is part of a growing wave of litigation from federal prosecutors and former FBI agents who allege political motivations behind their dismissals. Former prosecutor Maurene Comey has filed a separate lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming her termination resulted from her father’s position as former FBI Director James Comey, who has had a public rivalry with President Trump. Rosenzweig is represented by one of Comey’s attorneys.

Public Reaction and Verification

The dismissal received public attention through multiple channels. Trump supporter Laura Loomer announced Rosenzweig’s firing on the social media platform X several hours after he learned of his termination. Within an hour of Loomer’s announcement, Winters publicly claimed responsibility for the outcome, posting on X with the message “Got this guy fired” accompanied by a smiling emoji wearing sunglasses. A supervisor reportedly informed Rosenzweig that Todd Blanche and the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida had discussed his historical blog posts. Notably, the US attorney never directly questioned Rosenzweig about the content of those posts before his dismissal. Rosenzweig is seeking reinstatement to his position, along with backpay and damages for the alleged wrongful termination. The Justice Department has been contacted for comment regarding the ongoing litigation.