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President's New Pick for DC's Top Federal Prosecutor: Jeanine Pirro

Looks like President Trump is shaking things up again, announcing Jeanine Pirro as his latest choice for the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington D.C. After axing his previous nominee, Ed Martin, Pirro is stepping in to fill the void - or at least, for now.

Born and bred in the world of law, Pirro's no stranger to the courtroom. She first cut her teeth as a county court judge in New York back in '90 and later served three terms as the area's district attorney. Today, she's best known for co-hosting "The Five" on Fox News (since 2006), taking a break from the bench to deliver her hot takes on weekday evenings.

Trump's tapped Pirro as an interim pick for the high-profile position, but it remains to be seen whether she'll officially get the nod from the Senate for a permanent tenure. In a statement, Trump boasted about Pirro's credentials, calling her one of the "Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York."

Trump initially picked Martin for the role, but a key Republican senator refused to back him due to his support of the January 6 rioters who stormed the Capitol. Ouch.

Martin was a key player in Trump's "Stop the Steal" movement and the backlash from his appointment within the Department of Justice was fierce. Plenty of Trump's riot defendants were prosecuted by staffers who were demoralized when the President later pardoned them en masse. Pirro, too, has ties to the election fraud theories - Smartmatic USA even sued Fox News and other networks (including Pirro) for spreading false claims about their role in the 2020 election.

Jeanine's appointment makes her the latest in a long line of Fox News figures to land high-profile positions in the Trump administration. Pete Hegseth, former co-host of "Fox & Friends Weekend," is another name you might recognize.

Martin served as acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. since Trump took office, but questions about his qualifications and background eventually sank his chances of keeping the job. In his brief but tumultuous tenure, he fired and demoted subordinates, posted about potential investigations on social media, and even forced the resignation of the chief of the office's criminal division after demanding she scrutinized a government contract during President Joe Biden's administration.

Pirro, a graduate of Albany Law School, brings considerably more courtroom experience to the table than Martin did. Her tenure as a prosecutor even included leading one of the nation's first domestic violence units.

While Pirro's career has been largely successful, her appointment as interim U.S. Attorney has generated controversy - concerns about partisanship and media-government crossovers (considering Trump's tendency to staff his administration with Fox News personalities). Additionally, Pirro's criticism of Washington D.C. could potentially cloud her ability to serve impartially as U.S. Attorney for the District.

Time will tell whether Jeanine Pirro has what it takes to toe the line between media and justice. Either way, it's sure to be one heck of a ride!

Jeanine Pirro, known for co-hosting "The Five" on Fox News, has been announced as President Trump's latest pick for the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington D.C., replacing his previous nominee, Ed Martin.
Pirro has a strong background in law, having served as a county court judge in New York and the district attorney for three terms.
Trump's choice of Pirro is seen as an interim pick for the high-profile position, awaiting confirmation from the Senate for a permanent tenure.
Pirro's appointment comes amid controversy, with concerns about partisanship and media-government crossovers, considering Trump's practice of staffing his administration with Fox News personalities.
Pirro's criticism of Washington D.C. could potentially cloud her ability to serve impartially as U.S. Attorney for the District.
CNN and other news outlets have reported on Pirro's ties to election fraud theories, as Smartmatic USA sued Fox News and other networks, including Pirro, for spreading false claims about their role in the 2020 election.
In technology and policy-and-legislation general news, it remains to be seen how Pirro's appointment will impact the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington D.C., and whether she'll maintain the necessary balance between her media background and her justice-related duties.