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DONALD Trump has selected Fox News star Jeanine Pirro to be a top prosecutor in Washington DC.
The president has appointed Pirro, a panellist on The Five, interim US attorney for the District of Columbia and said she was in a “class by herself.”
In a Truth Social post, Trump described Pirro as a powerful crusade for the victims of crime.
“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,” he said.
“She is in a class by herself.”
Pirro, 73, has previously served as a judge and district attorney in Westchester County, New York.
She joined Fox News in 2006 where she was the host of the show Justice with Judge Jeanine for more than a decade.
Pirro has appeared on the round-table opinion show The Five since 2022.
The Five is the most-watched TV show on cable news.
Fox News chiefs have wished Pirro well in her new role.
“Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure,” they said.
“We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.”
Pirro will have to be confirmed in the Senate before she assumes the role.
Former Fox News stars Pete Hegseth and Sean Duffy serve as Secretary of Defense and Transportation respectively.
Senior Republican lawmakers have welcomed Pirro’s selection.
“I am beyond pleased with President Trump’s decision to make Jeanine Pirro the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia,” senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X.
“She is exactly the right person at the right time to take on this responsibility.
“She brings to the table wide and deep legal experience combined with a passion for justice and a determination to protect law abiding citizens from criminal predators.”
Donald Trump’s statement on choosing Jeanine Pirro to be next Interim US attorney for Washington DC
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.
“Jeanine was Assistant District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and then went on to serve as County Judge, and District Attorney, where she was the first woman ever to be elected to those positions.
“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. In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television.
“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. She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!”
Source: Truth Social
Graham said Pirro’s nomination marks a “bad day” for criminals.
Pirro has not shared a statement on social media, but did re-post a message from Sergio Gor, Trump’s hiring manager.
“Congratulations Judge Jeanine who will soon make DC Great Again,” the note said.
Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican senator, said Pirro has had a “long and storied” career.
He described Trump’s decision as a great choice.
