President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, following the decision not to retain Ed Martin in the position permanently. Pirro, a long-time Trump ally and supporter since his 2016 campaign, has a controversial history, including promoting false claims of election fraud and being involved in a defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Trump’s announcement comes as he considers Martin for another role at the Department of Justice.
