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Washington, D.C., has a new prosecutor in town, and she is ready to make the nation’s capital safe again.
Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia on Wednesday, with United States Attorney General Pam Bondi administering the oath of office.
Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump praised Pirro, calling her an “incredible woman” and a “tireless warrior” who has devoted her life to bringing justice where justice is due.
“Over five decades, Jeanine Pirro, known by millions as Judge Jeanine, has devoted her life to the pursuit of justice, the defense of freedom, and the fair, equal, and impartial rule of law,” Trump remarked.
He referenced Pirro’s start to her career in Westchester County, New York, in 1975, and emphasized her focus on prosecuting and putting “real criminals” behind bars.
He applauded her efforts in helping create the first domestic violence bureau in the nation, where she “revolutionized victim protection and bold innovative policies.”
In 1990, Pirro became the first female judge in Westchester County history. She presided over many “complex cases,” which Trump referred to as cases that other judges could not understand.
He highlighted her prosecution of violent criminals and her establishment of “one of the nation’s most successful cybercrime units to combat online child abuse,” adding that “she was way ahead of a lot of people” in that regard.
After being sworn in, Pirro delivered remarks to the press. She thanked President Trump and AG Bondi, calling them “friends for many years.”
“Long ago, I went to law school to study about justice and to bring justice to victims of violent crimes: women, children, and the elderly. I fought to give them a voice in a system that was both blind and deaf to their concerns. I dedicated my heart and soul to making sure that there was a system that responded to them,” Pirro said.
She recounted her shift to the public eye, noting President Trump’s unwavering support. She spoke about the recent murder of two Israeli embassy staffers in the capital and vowed to bring their killer to justice.
“My voice should be heard loud and clear: No more. No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals. Violence will be addressed directly with the appropriate punishment, and this city will again become a shining city on the hill in an America that President Trump has promised to make great again and will make safe again. Mr. President, America thanks you, and I thank you,” Pirro concluded.
