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President Donald Trump appointed Judge Jeanine Pirro, a former prosecutor and co-host of Fox News’s “The Five,” to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C.
In a post to Truth Social, President Trump described Pirro as “a powerful crusader for victims of crime” during her tenure as Westchester County, New York’s district attorney and judge.
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” he wrote. “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.”
He continued, “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. 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.”
He added, “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!”
According to the network, Pirro will leave Fox News after hosting two shows over a 14-year span. Until a new co-host is named, a rotation of Fox News personalities will fill her seat.
The news also comes amid the president’s announcement that Ed Martin, the previous interim U.S. Attorney, will relocate to the Justice Department to serve as “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. Congratulations Ed!” he wrote in a separate post.
President Trump rescinded Martin’s nomination amid Congressional turmoil, suggesting that he did not have the votes to be confirmed, Fox News reported.
The network further added that if the Senate fails to confirm a U.S. Senate nominee within 120 days of their appointment, which expires on May 20, federal district court judges may select the interim official.
