President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will appoint Fox’s Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., according to a Truth Social post.
Reports of Pirro’s potential nomination began circulating online earlier Thursday after Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he would pull Ed Martin from consideration following Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ refusal to support him. In his post, Trump highlighted Pirro’s background as a former assistant district attorney, county judge, and district attorney in New York, in addition to her time at Fox News.
“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,” Trump wrote.
“Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York,” Trump added. “She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!”
Judge Jeanine Pirro speaks following an exclusive interview with Daniel Penny for FOX Nation on December 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
While addressing Martin’s withdrawal, Trump told Daily Caller White House Correspondent Reagan Reese that Martin may potentially be moved to a position within the Department of Justice.
Everybody, raise a glass!
Cheers
DC could use some actual justice.