President Donald Trump hired Fox News host, former county attorney, and Judge-elect Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., which Trump made the announcement after he stepped down from his previous position nomination for Ed Martin.
The president praised Piro as a "powerful crusader for the victims of crime" in a truth society post. "Jeanine is very qualified in this position and is considered one of the most important local attorneys in New York State history. She herself is in class."
Pirro joined Fox News in 2011 and has been enthusiastic support from the president who has been affected twice in numerous crimes and civil investigations. In 2021, voting machine company SmartMatic USA sued Fox News, Pirro and other Fox hosts for spreading lies that the company helped undermine Trump's 2020 presidential election. The lawsuit is still waiting.
Before most recently as a co-host of the network fivePirro previously hosted a weekend performance Justice with Judge Jeanine.
"Over the past three years, Jeanine Pirro has been a brilliant addition to the five in five years, and for a long time at Fox News, they have contributed greatly to our success throughout the 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington."
Pirro will join a series of former Fox News employees selected by Trump, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who co-hosts Fox and Friends WeekendWith former co-hosts Bottom lineTransport Secretary Sean Duffy.
The president withdrew Martin after Trump announced Pirro's appointment as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., as his first choice after criticism of Martin's support for the January 6 mob.
"He's an amazing person. He's not supported by the people I think of." "I can only lift my phone so many times a day." The president said Martin will move to the Justice Department as director of the Weaponization Task Force, deputy deputy attorney general and lawyer Paldon, focusing on what the administration calls "weaponization" during the Biden administration.