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Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim D.C. Attorney

5/9/2025

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Trump Appoints Pirro

In a bold move, President Trump has appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., after facing bipartisan pushback against Ed Martin's nomination. A fierce Trump supporter and seasoned prosecutor, Pirro's appointment seeks to bring stability to the Justice Department during turbulent times.

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Trump Faces Opposition

President Trump is grappling with bipartisan pushback in his bid to confirm Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. With Martin's term set to expire on May 20, the looming possibility of a court-appointed successor threatens Trump's grip on the Justice Department, especially amid the contentious backdrop of Martin's support for January 6 defendants.

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Trump Appoints Pirro

In a bold move, President Trump has appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., after facing bipartisan pushback against Ed Martin's nomination. A fierce Trump supporter and seasoned prosecutor, Pirro's appointment seeks to bring stability to the Justice Department during turbulent times.

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