President Trump just shook up Washington’s legal scene with a bold move. On Thursday, he named Judge Jeanine Pirro, the fiery former Fox News host, as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. This isn’t just a job change; it’s a signal that business as usual is over.
Fox News reported that Trump tapped Pirro to replace Ed Martin, whose nomination fizzled out due to lackluster Senate support, while Pirro left her high-profile gig at Fox News to take the role. Martin, meanwhile, got a consolation prize with new titles at the Department of Justice.
Pirro’s no stranger to the courtroom. She cut her teeth as an assistant district attorney in Westchester County, New York, and later became its first female judge. That’s the kind of resume that screams competence, not woke posturing.
Before Fox News made her a household name, Pirro was Westchester’s district attorney, earning a reputation as a no-nonsense prosecutor. Trump called her “one of the Top District Attorneys” in New York’s history. Hyperbole? Maybe, but her record backs up the bravado.
“Jeanine is incredibly well qualified,” Trump boasted on Truth Social. That’s not just MAGA cheerleading—her decades in law enforcement aren’t up for debate. The left might clutch their pearls, but results don’t lie.
Pirro’s TV career, though, is what made her a star. Since 2006, she hosted “Justice with Judge Jeanine” on Fox News for 11 years, delivering sharp takes that resonated with millions. Woke critics hated her, which only proves she was doing something right.
In 2022, Pirro joined “The Five,” helping it become cable news’ most-watched show. Her departure leaves a void, with Fox News planning to rotate personalities until a new co-host is named. Good luck replacing that kind of firepower.
“Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition,” a Fox News spokesperson said. Wonderful? That’s an understatement for someone who turned talking heads into must-watch TV. The network’s loss is D.C.’s gain.
Meanwhile, Ed Martin’s exit wasn’t exactly a surprise. Trump admitted Martin “wasn’t getting the support” needed from Capitol Hill. Sometimes, even a good soldier can’t win the Senate’s popularity contest.
Martin’s tenure as interim U.S. Attorney wasn’t a total bust. Crime in Washington, D.C., dropped 25% under his watch, a stat Trump didn’t hesitate to highlight. Not bad for a guy who couldn’t charm the Senate.
“Crime is down 25% in DC,” Trump told White House reporters. That’s a win in a city where chaos often reigns. Too bad the Senate didn’t give Martin a chance to keep the streak going.
Instead, Martin’s been shuffled to new roles at the Department of Justice. He’s now Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney. Sounds like a lot of titles for someone who just got sidelined.
Trump praised Martin’s new gigs, saying he’ll “investigate the Weaponization of our Government.” That’s classic Trump—turning a setback into a rallying cry against the deep state. The MAGA base is eating it up.
The Senate had until May 20 to confirm a U.S. Attorney, or federal judges would’ve picked an interim one. Trump’s move to install Pirro sidesteps that mess, showing he’s still playing chess while others fumble checkers.