Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC [View all]
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Source: CNN Politics
Updated 6:57 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025
CNN — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he’s appointing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro the interim US attorney for Washington, DC, after his first pick faced what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill.
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, touting her as the first woman elected to several previous positions and calling her a “powerful crusader for victims of crime.”
“She excelled in all ways,” Trump went on, praising her television career. “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.”
Pirro, whom CNN reported earlier had been under consideration for the role, did not appear Thursday on Fox News’ “The Five.” ABC News first reported that Trump is eying Pirro for the position. CNN has reached out to Pirro.
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Updated 4:21 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025
CNN — President Donald Trump is considering naming Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the acting US attorney for Washington, DC, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
Pirro, the sources said, is not the only person under consideration, and it is possible Trump could choose another candidate.
The White House did not respond to a request for comment. ABC was first to report that Trump is eying Pirro.
Trump said earlier Thursday he will soon announce a new person to replace Ed Martin, whose nomination had been imperiled in recent days amid what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill.
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