Jeanine Pirro has just been confirmed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in a Senate vote that’s got everyone talking.
The Hill reported that on Saturday, the Senate gave the green light to Pirro, a former Fox News host and President Trump’s choice for the role, with a tight 50-45 party-line decision, though a handful of senators from both sides skipped the vote.
Pirro, who once served as district attorney in Westchester County, New York, has been holding down the fort as interim U.S. Attorney in D.C. since May 2025.
Her nomination cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee in mid-July 2025, but not without drama, as Democrats staged a walkout during a meeting when debate over Pirro and another Trump pick was abruptly halted.
The final Senate tally showed unwavering Republican support, with dissenters from the left arguing Pirro’s past statements and actions make her unfit for the gig.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) didn’t hold back, posting on X, “She should never be a permanent U.S. Attorney.” But let’s be real—critics like Durbin seem more upset about Pirro’s unapologetic conservative stance than any real disqualifier.
Durbin doubled down, claiming on X that Pirro “endorsed the firing of January 6 prosecutors” and pushed controversial narratives.
Fair enough to question her past, but isn’t it a bit rich for Democrats to play moral arbiters when their policies often dodge accountability?
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) chimed in on X with, “A sad moment for the Senate.” Sad, maybe, if you’re allergic to tough-on-crime prosecutors who don’t bow to progressive talking points.
Schiff also scoffed on X, questioning how Republicans could confirm “the same Judge Jeanine” that Fox News allegedly sidelined. Yet, isn’t it telling that even a network’s internal squabbles couldn’t dim Pirro’s decades of legal experience?
On the flip side, Attorney General Pam Bondi was all smiles, posting on X, “Congratulations to my dear friend!” Bondi’s enthusiasm for Pirro as a “warrior for law and order” reflects what many conservatives crave—a no-nonsense approach in a city often mired in bureaucratic quicksand.
Bondi added on X that she’s “thrilled to work side by side” with Pirro to keep D.C. safe. That’s the kind of teamwork that might just shake up a capital desperate for real change.
Pirro herself took to X, thanking President Trump “for giving me the opportunity” to tackle crime in D.C. Her promise to be a “real crime fighter” is a bold signal to a city that’s long needed a firm hand over soft platitudes.
Now that Pirro’s confirmation is official, the question looms—what kind of U.S. Attorney will she be? Her supporters see a prosecutor who’ll prioritize law enforcement over political posturing, a refreshing shift from the revolving door of lenient policies.
Critics, however, fear she’ll be too aligned with Trump’s agenda, as Durbin’s “rubber-stamp” jab on X suggests.
But isn’t it possible that a strong conservative voice could bring balance to a district often swayed by one-sided progressive ideals?
Whatever your take, Pirro’s tenure is set to be anything but dull. D.C. is in for a ride with a prosecutor who’s already shown she doesn’t shy away from a fight. Let’s hope that the fight is for justice, not just headlines.