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BumRushDaShow

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Thu May 8, 2025, 04:45 PM May 2025

Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC [View all]

Last edited Thu May 8, 2025, 07:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: CNN Politics

Updated 6:57 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025


CNN — President Donald Trump announced Thursday he’s appointing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro the interim US attorney for Washington, DC, after his first pick faced what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill.

“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, touting her as the first woman elected to several previous positions and calling her a “powerful crusader for victims of crime.”

“She excelled in all ways,” Trump went on, praising her television career. “In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television.”

Pirro, whom CNN reported earlier had been under consideration for the role, did not appear Thursday on Fox News’ “The Five.” ABC News first reported that Trump is eying Pirro for the position. CNN has reached out to Pirro.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/politics/jeanine-pirro-trump-acting-dc-prosecutor





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Trump considering naming Jeanine Pirro as the acting US attorney for DC

Updated 4:21 PM EDT, Thu May 8, 2025


CNN — President Donald Trump is considering naming Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the acting US attorney for Washington, DC, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.

Pirro, the sources said, is not the only person under consideration, and it is possible Trump could choose another candidate.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment. ABC was first to report that Trump is eying Pirro.

Trump said earlier Thursday he will soon announce a new person to replace Ed Martin, whose nomination had been imperiled in recent days amid what appeared to be insurmountable pushback from Republicans on Capitol Hill.
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For claiming to be a tea totaler himself tavernier May 2025 #1
His mother was a drunk Nigrum Cattus May 2025 #19
That's understandable... AdamGG May 2025 #24
Right?! KPN May 2025 #43
This is the first I've heard of that! ShazzieB May 2025 #45
Oh Goody! Her and Kegsbreath can get drunk together and dish about the other Fox News Losers. Marie Marie May 2025 #2
they will get paid et tu May 2025 #59
I'll drink to that! mcar May 2025 #3
indeed BadGimp May 2025 #9
I hope he does! broiles May 2025 #4
as always, the candidate looks good to him on cable TV Eugene May 2025 #5
I take issue with the fact she looks good mdbl May 2025 #17
Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to America, his only selection criteria is who will create chaos and do harm. sop May 2025 #6
Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to... Scarlet Begalas May 2025 #34
Sure, why not. The clown car still has room. eggplant May 2025 #7
Good Lord! RoadRunner May 2025 #8
ANOTHER drunk from Fox "News"? mwb970 May 2025 #10
Too many folks in MAGAland think this is completely logical... BadGimp May 2025 #11
It is. underpants May 2025 #31
Why stop there? Balatro May 2025 #12
Pat Sajak is available 🤪 underpants May 2025 #30
May I suggest taxi May 2025 #13
Gin up?! BidenRocks May 2025 #25
Rudy needs a job.....and a license. Marcuse May 2025 #14
Oh, goody. sheshe2 May 2025 #15
I'm in a very bad timeline angrychair May 2025 #16
Don't take the red pill!!!! COL Mustard May 2025 #26
And don't take the brown acid NBachers May 2025 #39
No kidding underpants May 2025 #29
And it is official BumRushDaShow May 2025 #18
HOLY FS!!! I just saw this and was going to post it. underpants May 2025 #28
Goofy to be AG Donman May 2025 #20
I always suspected Goofy of being MAGA Montauk6 May 2025 #22
Does this mean no tariffs on box wine? Montauk6 May 2025 #21
Hey! underpants May 2025 #27
What's the over-under.... COL Mustard May 2025 #23
Damn!!! At the rate he's going, there's not going to be any one left to comment on Faux News!!! hamsterjill May 2025 #32
ah yes, in another "kill me now" moment... orleans May 2025 #33
Frank Zappa was a prophet! Initech May 2025 #36
through the years i have often wondered what he would have to say about the shit going on in our country and orleans May 2025 #44
It's nepotism for cable news hosts. Initech May 2025 #35
When order in the court is called, Pirro responds, "I'll have a cucumber martini with Hendricks Gin." Efilroft Sul May 2025 #37
And nominated Hannibal Lector for surgeon general. joanbarnes May 2025 #38
Isn't it great that experienced pros have all been replaced by Faux News air-heads? sinkingfeeling May 2025 #40
But can she pass the bar? Marcuse May 2025 #41
Haha she'd never just pass a bar Drum May 2025 #42
You win the thread fujiyamasan May 2025 #46
DUzy! BumRushDaShow May 2025 #47
He really has an affinity for alcoholics, doesn't he? Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #48
Mob boss. He has to have something to hold over their heads, some way to threaten them into obedience travelingthrulife May 2025 #56
Great, just what we need , another drunk perdita9 May 2025 #49
Remember when Obama took flak for wanting Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General LisaM May 2025 #50
His inner circle are Faux and "fiends." In his mind, they like him. Onthefly May 2025 #51
Well Pirro can now join Sec. of Transportation Duffy and Sec. of Defense Hog's Breath in dumpster fires Botany May 2025 #54
We'd be better off if tRump would start to select people from the Comedy Channel augyboston May 2025 #52
Judge Pirro arrives at work Ray Bruns May 2025 #53
An inmate is running the prison. Kid Berwyn May 2025 #55
Fox noise bdamomma May 2025 #57
I think it's a tossup whether she is moniss May 2025 #58
Another DUI hire! Owens May 2025 #60
Could ya get anybody worse?? My gawd! PortTack May 2025 #61
Well, he could have nominated Hannity or Ingraham. ificandream May 2025 #65
What the actual?? AKwannabe May 2025 #62
Our fox news government... Godot51 May 2025 #63
Everyday will be Take Your Box Wine to Work Day Hassler May 2025 #64
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