President Donald Trump makes another significant addition to his administration with a high-profile media personality taking a crucial legal position.
According to The Daily Caller, Trump announced the appointment of Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., revealing the news through his Truth Social platform on Thursday.
The decision came after Trump withdrew Ed Martin from consideration following opposition from Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis. During an Oval Office meeting with reporters, Trump indicated that Martin might be reassigned to a different position within the Department of Justice.
Trump emphasized Pirro's qualifications in his social media announcement, highlighting her groundbreaking achievements in the legal field. The president specifically praised her establishment of the nation's first Domestic Violence Bureau during her tenure as a prosecutor.
Trump shared his thoughts on Pirro's appointment:
During her time in office, Jeanine was a powerful crusader for victims of crime. Her establishment of the Domestic Violence Bureau in her Prosecutor's Office was the first in the Nation. She excelled in all ways. 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.
Pirro's legal career includes several historic achievements, including becoming Westchester County's first female to prosecute a murder case as an assistant district attorney. She later made history again by becoming the county's first woman elected as district attorney in 1993.
The appointment marks a return to public service for Pirro, who has spent recent years as a prominent media figure. She currently serves as a panel member on Fox's "The Five" and previously hosted "Justice with Judge Jeanine" for 10 seasons.
Her television career has garnered significant recognition, including a Daytime Emmy Award for her Warner Bros. syndicated court show "Judge Pirro." Beyond broadcasting, Pirro has authored multiple books and achieved New York Times bestseller status.
This appointment continues Trump's pattern of selecting Fox News personalities for key administration positions. Following his November 2024 election victory, he named former Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth as his choice for secretary of defense.
The announcement of Pirro's appointment has significant implications for the capital's legal landscape. Her selection comes with a proven track record of maintaining a perfect conviction rate during her tenure as district attorney, where she secured re-election in both 1997 and 2001.
Pirro's legal career also includes serving as the first female president of the District Attorney's Association of the State of New York. In 2006, she received the Republican Party's nomination for New York state attorney general.
Judge Jeanine Pirro, a seasoned prosecutor and well-known television personality, steps into the role of interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., following her appointment by President Donald Trump.
The position became available after Ed Martin's withdrawal from consideration, with Trump suggesting Martin may find a different role within the Department of Justice. As of the announcement, Pirro has not made any public statements regarding her new appointment, which marks her return to public service after years in the media.
