On May 28, 2025, President Donald Trump officially swore in Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia during a ceremony held in the Oval Office. This appointment follows the unsuccessful nomination of Ed Martin, whose bid for the position collapsed amid significant controversy and opposition.(YouTube, The Washington Post)
Jeanine Pirro, a former judge and prosecutor, is widely recognized for her tenure as the District Attorney of Westchester County, New York, from 1994 to 2005. After leaving public office, she transitioned to a media career, becoming a prominent television host on Fox News. Despite not having practiced law or served in a governmental capacity for nearly two decades, her appointment marks a return to public service in a significant legal role .(Wikipedia, The Independent)
During the swearing-in ceremony, President Trump praised Pirro’s legal acumen, stating, « She got out of what she was doing, and frankly, she does them both great, but she’s really, to me, she’ll always be known as a great lawyer and a great prosecutor, which is what she’s doing now. » He expressed confidence in her ability to restore public safety in the nation’s capital and ensure equal justice under the law.(The Independent)
Pirro, in her remarks, thanked President Trump for his longstanding support and emphasized her commitment to justice, declaring, « My voice should be heard loud and clear: No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals. Violence will be addressed directly with the appropriate punishment, and this city will again become a shining city on a hill in an America that President Trump has promised to make great again and will make safe again. »(The Independent)
The position of U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia is notably significant, as it encompasses both federal and local prosecutorial responsibilities in the nation’s capital. Pirro’s appointment to this role underscores the administration’s focus on law and order and reflects a strategic move following the failed nomination of Ed Martin, whose lack of prosecutorial experience and controversial past raised concerns among Republican senators .(The Washington Post)
As Pirro assumes her new role, her actions and decisions will be closely watched, given the prominence of the position and the current political climate. Her tenure will likely have significant implications for the enforcement of federal laws and the overall legal landscape in Washington,