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Jeanine Pirro to Assume Interim U.S. Attorney Role as Ed Martin Takes on DOJ Leadership Posts

Ed Martin transitions to lead DOJ's Weaponization Working Group and scrutinize Biden-era pardons, while Pirro's appointment raises legal and independence concerns.

U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Overview

  • Jeanine Pirro, a former New York prosecutor and Fox News host, is set to be sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., following President Trump's withdrawal of Ed Martin's nomination.
  • Ed Martin, whose nomination faced bipartisan opposition over his handling of January 6 cases, will now lead the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group and serve as Pardon Attorney.
  • The Weaponization Working Group, under Martin's leadership, plans to 'name and shame' individuals it cannot charge, a move criticized as a departure from DOJ protocols.
  • Martin announced plans to scrutinize clemency decisions made by President Biden during his final hours in office, including controversial preemptive pardons of political allies.
  • Legal experts question the legality of Pirro's appointment under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, raising concerns about its potential impact on prosecutions during her tenure.