Fox bosses privately called U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro a “reckless maniac” after the 2020 election; she is now the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
Date: September 5, 2025
Summary
On August 3, 2025, Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host and outspoken Trump ally, was confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Her appointment was highly controversial:
- Pirro was a prominent supporter of former President Trump and used her Fox News platform to amplify baseless claims about the 2020 election results.
- She was named in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit for questioning the validity of ballot tabulations on Fox News.
- Fox News executives reportedly called her a “reckless maniac” after the 2020 election due to her on-air conduct.
- Critics, including political strategists and former officials, have called her “totally unfit to serve” as the top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital, citing her lack of prosecutorial experience and partisan background.
- Supporters argue that Pirro brings a tough-on-crime approach and high public profile to the office.
Since taking office, Pirro has made headlines for her combative style, including shutting down reporters during press conferences and emphasizing that “it’s never enough” when it comes to fighting crime in D.C.
Her confirmation has sparked debate about the politicization of federal law enforcement and the qualifications required for such a critical role.
Sources
- MSNBC: Fmr. Fox News host Jeanine Pirro confirmed as DC’s top Federal Prosecutor
- Fox News: US Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Crime Drop: ‘It’s Never Enough’
- CNBC: Trump Fox News Jeanine Pirro U.S. Attorney District of Columbia
- NYTimes: Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C.
- The Guardian: Senate confirms Trump ally Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor