Appointment of Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
President Trump is considering appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing Ed Martin. Pirro is a longtime ally of Trump and has a controversial history, including promoting false election fraud claims and being suspended by Fox News for questioning a congresswoman's loyalty.

Key Points

  • President Trump considering appointing Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for D.C.
  • Ed Martin, the current interim top prosecutor, is not expected to be permanent.
  • Pirro has a history of supporting Trump and has been involved in legal controversies.

Pros

  • Jeanine Pirro has been a longtime ally of President Trump.

Cons

  • Controversial history including promoting false election fraud claims and being suspended by Fox News.