Jeanine Pirro, one of Donald Trump’s most vocal allies and a former Fox News personality, just made a major power move. The U.S. Senate confirmed her Saturday as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in a razor-thin 50–45 vote.
Pirro had already been serving in the role on an acting basis since May, but now it’s official—she’ll take on one of the most high-profile federal prosecutor positions in the country, overseeing criminal cases in Washington, including those tied to political corruption and the January 6 Capitol riot.
Before stepping into this legal powerhouse position, Pirro co-hosted “The Five” on Fox News, where she regularly championed Trump and sparred with critics. But don’t forget, she’s not just a TV talking head. Pirro has real courtroom credentials. She previously spent over a decade as the District Attorney in Westchester County, New York, and also served as a judge.
Her confirmation wasn’t without controversy. Many Democrats boycotted her nomination vote, with critics pointing to her history of pushing election denial claims and her close ties to Trump. But for Republicans, she was a safer choice after Trump’s original nominee, Ed Martin, was pulled over concerns about his ties to the January 6 attack.
Now fully confirmed, Pirro’s position gives her the authority to lead some of the country’s most sensitive investigations—just steps away from Capitol Hill and the White House.
