Trump Appoints Judge Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.
President Donald Trump has named Judge Jeanine Pirro, Fox News host and former New York prosecutor, as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., sparking backlash from Democrats. Fox News wished her well in a statement, noting her long tenure at the network.
Her appointment follows GOP Sen. Thom Tillis blocking Ed Martin’s nomination due to concerns over his stance on January 6 prosecutions. Tillis argued Martin was too lenient on Capitol rioters, making him unsuitable for the D.C. role.
With Republicans holding a narrow edge on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Democrats unified in opposition, Martin’s confirmation bid has effectively collapsed.
