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Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro Amid DOJ Impartiality Concerns

5/12/2025

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Trump Appoints Pirro

President Donald Trump has named Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., after Ed Martin's nomination was withdrawn. While Pirro, a former prosecutor and Fox News host, brings experience, critics worry her strong allegiance to Trump may compromise the impartiality of the Department of Justice, sparking fears of increased politicization.

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Strong Parodies Pirro

Cecily Strong made a triumphant return to "Saturday Night Live," delivering a hilarious parody of Jeanine Pirro's new role as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. With sharp wit, Strong lampooned Pirro's controversial ties to Trump, spotlighting the questionable qualifications of his appointees and leaving the audience in stitches.

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Trump Appoints Pirro

President Donald Trump has named Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., after Ed Martin's nomination was withdrawn. While Pirro, a former prosecutor and Fox News host, brings experience, critics worry her strong allegiance to Trump may compromise the impartiality of the Department of Justice, sparking fears of increased politicization.

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