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BumRushDaShow

(152,346 posts)
Thu May 8, 2025, 04:45 PM Thursday

Trump names Jeanine Pirro interim US attorney for DC

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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Article now updated.

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

tavernier

(13,689 posts)
1. For claiming to be a tea totaler himself
Thu May 8, 2025, 04:50 PM
Thursday

he sure has a lot of boozers and rummies on his staff.

ShazzieB

(20,634 posts)
45. This is the first I've heard of that!
Fri May 9, 2025, 02:06 AM
Friday

I've read several books about Trump and the Trump family, including the ones by Mary Trump and her brother, and don't recall any mention of anyone in the family having a problem with alcohol except Trump's older brother Freddie (who old Fred basically drove to drink).

mdbl

(6,452 posts)
17. I take issue with the fact she looks good
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:34 PM
Thursday

But she is an asswipe right up his ass where he likes it.

sop

(14,163 posts)
6. Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to America, his only selection criteria is who will create chaos and do harm.
Thu May 8, 2025, 05:02 PM
Thursday

Scarlet Begalas

(52 posts)
34. Trump's picks are just a thumb in the eye to...
Thu May 8, 2025, 10:39 PM
Thursday

Considering all the downright nasty and mean-spirited comments I see from MAGAt on Facebook, I agree. And Trump is being just like them. He's doing sh*t like this to "own the libs," because he knows his idiot supporters just love that sh*t.

He is a truly despicable person.

taxi

(2,209 posts)
13. May I suggest
Thu May 8, 2025, 05:19 PM
Thursday

she connects with Lauren Boebert for tips on how to set up a proper 'make up studio' in her office? Maybe gin up about $40,000 for it, like Hegseth did?

underpants

(190,618 posts)
28. HOLY FS!!! I just saw this and was going to post it.
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:54 PM
Thursday

She hasn’t been a DA for 20 years. Since then she’s repeated embarrassed herself ON TV. This is just bizarro land.

Donman

(15 posts)
20. Goofy to be AG
Thu May 8, 2025, 07:54 PM
Thursday

What's next? Will Trump steal Goofy from Walt Disney Enterprises to replace Pam Bondi? Io

COL Mustard

(7,380 posts)
23. What's the over-under....
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:08 PM
Thursday

On when she shows up drunk for her first appearance in court? The jokes just write themselves!

hamsterjill

(15,813 posts)
32. Damn!!! At the rate he's going, there's not going to be any one left to comment on Faux News!!!
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:58 PM
Thursday

Can Ainsley Earhard be far behind???!!!!

orleans

(35,986 posts)
44. through the years i have often wondered what he would have to say about the shit going on in our country and
Fri May 9, 2025, 01:26 AM
Friday

government

i have missed hearing his voice/insight/opinions

Initech

(104,802 posts)
35. It's nepotism for cable news hosts.
Thu May 8, 2025, 11:00 PM
Thursday

This country would be so much better off if that piece of shit network didn't exist.

Efilroft Sul

(4,001 posts)
37. When order in the court is called, Pirro responds, "I'll have a cucumber martini with Hendricks Gin."
Thu May 8, 2025, 11:11 PM
Thursday

sinkingfeeling

(55,139 posts)
40. Isn't it great that experienced pros have all been replaced by Faux News air-heads?
Fri May 9, 2025, 12:49 AM
Friday

A government of 3rd. rate TV hosts.

travelingthrulife

(2,261 posts)
56. Mob boss. He has to have something to hold over their heads, some way to threaten them into obedience
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:21 AM
Friday

if they ever even think of telling the truth.

LisaM

(29,179 posts)
50. Remember when Obama took flak for wanting Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General
Fri May 9, 2025, 06:21 AM
Friday

I was among those who didn't lile the idea of having a celebrity pick, though Sanjay Gupta was certainly a pretty qualified choice overall. And the objections to him based on his television fame seem almost quaint now.

Onthefly

(863 posts)
51. His inner circle are Faux and "fiends." In his mind, they like him.
Fri May 9, 2025, 06:30 AM
Friday

He thinks: I chose people I see on TV. He is ill.

Botany

(74,121 posts)
54. Well Pirro can now join Sec. of Transportation Duffy and Sec. of Defense Hog's Breath in dumpster fires
Fri May 9, 2025, 07:44 AM
Friday

Fox person #1 Duffy got things going into the dumpster fire project by firing Air Traffic Controllers
and after 16 years of zero mid air collisions we got one right from the jump and a bunch of other
shit has gone wrong as per the FAA which is under Duffy. However the FAA’s homepage is now all
about safety. Btw they tried to blame the mid air collision on a black woman or a trans person.

Fox Person # 2 is responsible for one the worst breaches in National security in our history
to the point that last week 2 Russian spies were arrested in Germany with all of Hog’s Breath
information from his phone on their phones. Hog’s Breath also told Ukraine’s Zelenskyy that
he should surrender about 25 to 30% of its lands and people to Vlad Putin. Dumpster fire again.

Fox News =

augyboston

(337 posts)
52. We'd be better off if tRump would start to select people from the Comedy Channel
Fri May 9, 2025, 07:39 AM
Friday

Government of Faux News, by Faux News and for Faux News.

All that qualifies in tRump's 12 year old mind is if they've been on TV and show fealty to him.

1351 days, 17 hours and 21 minutes left. Not sure we can make it!

bdamomma

(68,239 posts)
57. Fox noise
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:33 AM
Friday

are the felon's loyalists. This is sickening, no experience or should I say a kakistocracy is more like it.

moniss

(7,233 posts)
58. I think it's a tossup whether she is
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:40 AM
Friday

mean and nasty because of a hangover or whether she gets that way 3 sheets to the wind.

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