Broken Bonds and Political Switches: The Story of Judge Jeanine Pirro's Appointment
Trump appoints Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro as temporary U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia; Pirro departs the network after her role in the position is announced
Bret Baier spills the beans on the latest twist in Washington's power game on 'Special Report.'
Heads are turning as President Donald Trump shakes up the capital's legal scene by appointing Fox News host, Judge Jeanine Pirro, as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C.
In a tell-all tweet on Truth Social, Trump announced his decision on Thursday, praising Pirro as a "well-qualified" candidate and a "Top District Attorney" in the annals of New York State history.
Pirro's tenure at Fox News Channel is now coming to an end, with a rotating team set to take her seat on "The Five." A spokesperson for FOX News Media expressed their appreciation for Pirro's contributions over the years, wishing her well in her new role.
However, controversy looms as Trump had initially nominated Ed Martin for the permanent role, only to withdraw the nomination due to resistance from Republican senators. With Martin falling short of confirmation votes, the President decided to go a different route.
Trump took to Truth Social again to announce that Martin would be moving to the Department of Justice as the Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney. He commended Martin for his work on investigating the Weaponization of the government under the Biden Administration, promising justice for its victims.
Pirro, as a former district attorney for Westchester County in New York and a Judge in Westchester County Court, brings a wealth of legal experience to her new role. She began her career with FOX News Channel in 2006, hosting "Justice with Judge Jeanine" for 11 years before joining "The Five."
This appointment marks yet another instance of Trump reaching into the Fox News pool for administrative appointments, with past picks including Pete Hegseth and Sean Duffy.
As the dust settles on this latest political shakeup, Pirro's appointment sparks debate and speculation. Her past alignment with Trump and involvement in promoting false election fraud claims following the 2020 election have only added to the intrigue.
Nevertheless, Pirro steps into her new role, positioning herself as a key figure in the nation's capital's evolving legal landscape.
our website' Diana Stancy contributed to this report.
Joseph A. Wulfsohn is a media reporter for our website Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @JosephWulfsohn.
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- The latest political shakeup in Washington involves the appointment of Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., a move that has been confirmed by President Donald Trump and announced on Truth Social.
- With her extensive legal experience as a former district attorney for Westchester County in New York and a Judge in Westchester County Court, Pirro brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
- The appointment of Judge Jeanine Pirro, an outspoken supporter of President Trump and a former Fox News host, has sparked debate and speculation within the realms of policy-and-legislation and general-news.
- In a surprising turn of events, Ed Martin, who was initially nominated for the permanent role, fell short of confirmation votes and has been appointed to the Department of Justice as the Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney.
