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Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. After Ed Martin Withdrawal

President Trump withdrew Ed Martin's nomination following Senate opposition and reassigned him to DOJ roles, naming Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as his replacement.

Jeanine Pirro stands in the hallway during a break in the trial of then-former and now current President Donald Trump at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on Friday, May 10, 2024.
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FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Overview

  • Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney for D.C. was withdrawn after Senator Thom Tillis and others opposed his defense of January 6 rioters and actions as interim attorney.
  • Martin has been reassigned within the Department of Justice as Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney.
  • Jeanine Pirro, a former prosecutor and Fox News host, has been appointed as interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., with President Trump praising her qualifications and legal career.
  • Pirro’s appointment follows her long-standing support of Trump and a controversial tenure as a media figure, raising questions about potential Senate opposition if she seeks permanent confirmation.
  • The D.C. U.S. Attorney role is critical, overseeing high-profile federal cases, and Pirro’s selection highlights ongoing debates about the politicization of the Justice Department.