Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. after Ed Martin's Withdrawal
Following bipartisan opposition to Ed Martin's nomination, Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro as the new interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.




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Summary
In a significant shift, President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after withdrawing Ed Martin’s nomination due to bipartisan criticism. Martin faced backlash for his association with the January 6 riots and limited prosecutorial experience. Trump's announcement comes as he attempts to consolidate support for his administration. Pirro, known for her long-standing support of Trump and previous legal experience, replaces Martin, whose interim term concludes on May 20. Trump praised Pirro's qualifications and indicated that Martin would transition to another role within the Justice Department.
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