Trump Picks Jeanine Pirro as Top Prosecutor in DC
Trump Picks Jeanine Pirro as Top Prosecutor in DC
President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News’s Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
Earlier on Thursday, Trump conceded to reporters that his previous nomination for the post, Ed Martin, “wasn’t getting the support from people that I thought” after opposition in the Senate. He’s now appointing Pirro as his replacement.
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump announced in a Truth Social post. “Jeanine was Assistant District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and then went on to serve as County Judge, and District Attorney, where she was the first woman ever to be elected to those positions.”
Trump described Pirro as a “powerful crusader for victims of crime” while in office and someone who “excelled in all ways.”
“In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television. Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!” he concluded.
Pirro, a longtime and vocal Trump ally with a penchant for controversy, is likely to meet nearly as much opposition as Martin.
Shortly after his announcement concerning Pirro, the president celebrated Martin’s “amazing” job in the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., role and said Martin will be “moving to the Department of Justice as the new Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney.”
“In these highly important roles, Ed will make sure we finally investigate the Weaponization of our Government under the Biden Regime, and provide much needed Justice for its victims,” Trump added, alluding to his allegations that former President Joe Biden used the DOJ to target his political enemies, claims the Democrat has fervently denied.
“Eagle Unleashed,” Martin wrote on X soon after.
Fox News celebrated Pirro in a statement.
“Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure,” a Fox News Media spokesperson said. “We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.”
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