Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.

President Donald Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing Ed Martin Jr. whose nomination was withdrawn amid bipartisan opposition and controversy. Pirro, a former Westchester County District Attorney and judge in New York, is also a Fox News host known for "Justice with Judge Jeanine" and co-hosting "The Five." Trump praised her as one of the top prosecutors in New York's history and highlighted her role in establishing the nation's first Domestic Violence Bureau. Pirro's appointment drew mixed reactions, with some supporters welcoming her qualifications and others criticizing her age and past controversies, including a defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic. The role puts Pirro in charge of a highly influential office responsible for sensitive political and national security cases. This move follows the collapse of Martin’s candidacy, who faced criticism for his lack of courtroom experience and politicized conduct during his brief tenure.