By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-fox-news-personality-jeanine-pirro-sworn-in-as-interim-u-s-attorney-for-d-c-in-ceremony Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for DC in ceremony Politics May 28, 2025 1:53 PM EDT President Donald Trump praised former Fox News Channel host Jeanine Pirro at the White House on Wednesday, as she replaces his first nominee to serve as the top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital. Watch Pirro’s swearing in ceremony at the White House in the player above. Pirro is a former county prosecutor and elected judge who joined Fox News in 2006. Trump withdrew Ed Martin’s nomination after Republicans and Democrats signaled they wouldn’t support the conservative activist, who faced questions about his legal background and his support for the Jan. 6 rioters. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump praised former Fox News Channel host Jeanine Pirro at the White House on Wednesday, as she replaces his first nominee to serve as the top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital. Watch Pirro’s swearing in ceremony at the White House in the player above. Pirro is a former county prosecutor and elected judge who joined Fox News in 2006. Trump withdrew Ed Martin’s nomination after Republicans and Democrats signaled they wouldn’t support the conservative activist, who faced questions about his legal background and his support for the Jan. 6 rioters. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now