President Trump appointed Judge Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC, after Ed Martin's failed nomination. This appointment has drawn attention due to both individuals' recent controversies. Martin's nomination faltered due to his past support for a white nationalist, as well as concerns over his qualifications. Pirro, while also controversial, brings prosecutorial experience from her past roles as a judge and district attorney. She has longstanding ties to Trump and was previously involved in legal disputes related to Fox News and its coverage of the 2020 elections.
Pirro, who unlike Martin, has experience as a prosecutor from before her time at Fox. She served as an elected judge in Westchester County, New York, and later as the county's district attorney.
Pirro reportedly personally lobbied Trump's team for the pardon. Below are some of the wildest headlines from Pirro's time at Fox News: Pirro's 2019 Fox Suspension For Questioning Ilhan Omar's Patriotism.
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