By Allan Lengel
Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host and a fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump, will become the next interim D.C. U.S. Attorney, an appointment that comes after the current interim Ed Martin failed to get the necessary backing in the Senate to be confirmed.
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “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.”
“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.”
Over the years, Pirro has defended Trump who has expressed fondness for her.
Interim appointments are normally 120 days. She would have to be confirmed by the Senate to become the permanent U.S. Attorney.
