Judge Jeanine Pirro Appointed by Trump to Washington D.C. Prosecutor’s Office

On Thursday, Donald Trump announced the appointment of Fox News anchor Jeanine Pirro after being forced to withdraw the candidacy of ultra-conservative Ed Martin. The announcement was made live on Fox News by host Bret Baier, while Pirro had not appeared in her usual live broadcast an hour earlier. A network representative stated that her departure is immediate, adding that she was a beloved presenter who significantly contributed to Fox News’ success over 14 years. Hailing from Elmira, New York, Pirro attended Albany Law School and gained fame as an aggressive prosecutor focusing on domestic violence cases. Her career began in the 1990s when she served as a judge and later as Westchester County’s district attorney. In 2006, she withdrew from a Senate race against Hillary Clinton. She joined Fox News the same year and hosted ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine’ until 2022, then became a key commentator for ‘The Five.’ Her personal relationship with Trump dates back to the 1990s, marked by mutual admiration and social appearances. During Trump’s first term, he granted a presidential pardon to her ex-husband, Albert Pirro, who had been convicted of tax crimes. The duration of her temporary role has yet to be determined, nor has Trump announced when he plans to appoint a permanent successor. Pirro is the latest—and most high-profile—Fox News figure appointed to a position in the Trump administration. At least 20 current or former network employees have taken on government roles, while three others maintain dual roles as commentators and members of governmental committees or advisory boards.