Jeanine Pirro Drops Bombshell News Seconds After Being Sworn In As US Attorney
Judge Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News anchor and longtime champion of law and order, officially began her tenure as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia on Wednesday—and wasted no time making her presence known.
On her first evening in office, Pirro announced significant federal sentences for two criminals involved in a brazen drive-by shooting near an elementary school in Washington, D.C., a city plagued by rising violent crime under failed progressive leadership.
According to the Washington Examiner, Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Josiah Warfield, 24, were sentenced to 90 and 100 months in federal prison, respectively, for their roles in the April 2024 attack. Both will also serve five years of supervised release following their prison terms. The men previously pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder while armed.
Pirro’s office followed up Thursday with news of a felony indictment against 20-year-old Te’Vaughn Brown for the brutal assault of a senior citizen just before a Washington Nationals game in August of last year. His trial is scheduled for July 14.
The swift action out of Pirro’s office received praise from within the administration and the America First movement.
“Congratulations Judge Jeanine who will soon make DC Great Again!” posted Sergi Gor, Director of Presidential Personnel at the White House.
President Donald Trump, who appointed Pirro to the role after her standout record as Westchester County’s District Attorney, issued his endorsement on Truth Social:
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!”
Fox News issued a formal statement following her departure:
“Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington,” said a network spokesperson.
Pirro's appointment follows the failed confirmation of Ed Martin, who was previously tapped to serve as interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Republican Senator Thom Tillis blocked Martin’s nomination, citing concerns over his approach to the prosecution of January 6 defendants.
“Most of my concerns relate to Jan. 6,” Tillis told CNN’s Manu Raju. “I think that anybody that breached the perimeter should have been imprisoned for some period of time, whether it’s 30 days or three years is debatable but I have no tolerance for anybody who entered the building on Jan. 6 and that’s probably where most of the friction was.”
While acknowledging that Martin raised valid points regarding potential prosecutorial overreach, Tillis said his concerns could not be overlooked in this particular jurisdiction.
“If Mr. Martin were being put forth as a U.S. attorney for any district except the district where Jan. 6 happened, the protest happened, I’d probably support him, but not in this district,” Tillis said.
As the White House pivots from Martin’s stalled nomination, reports have emerged about Pirro’s possible replacement on The Five. According to the Daily Mail, former Trump attorney and current U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, is being considered to take Pirro’s seat on the popular Fox News panel show.
A White House source told the outlet that Habba is open to the role, noting that the media position would allow her to avoid the grueling Senate confirmation process required for permanent appointment as a U.S. Attorney.
Pirro’s return to the courtroom marks a bold new chapter in a storied career. As violent crime surges in the nation’s capital and soft-on-crime policies from Democrat leadership continue to fail, her tough-on-crime, no-nonsense approach could not come at a more critical moment for the rule of law in Washington, D.C.