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BumRushDaShow

(152,671 posts)
Thu May 8, 2025, 04:45 PM May 8

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

ShazzieB

(20,684 posts)
45. This is the first I've heard of that!
Fri May 9, 2025, 02:06 AM
May 9

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

(6,483 posts)
17. I take issue with the fact she looks good
Thu May 8, 2025, 06:34 PM
May 8

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

sop

(14,244 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
May 8

Scarlet Begalas

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

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

(2,236 posts)
13. May I suggest
Thu May 8, 2025, 05:19 PM
May 8

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

(190,689 posts)
28. HOLY FS!!! I just saw this and was going to post it.
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:54 PM
May 8

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
May 8

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

COL Mustard

(7,384 posts)
23. What's the over-under....
Thu May 8, 2025, 09:08 PM
May 8

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

hamsterjill

(15,845 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
May 8

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

orleans

(36,004 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
May 9

government

i have missed hearing his voice/insight/opinions

Initech

(104,836 posts)
35. It's nepotism for cable news hosts.
Thu May 8, 2025, 11:00 PM
May 8

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

Efilroft Sul

(4,003 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
May 8

sinkingfeeling

(55,170 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
May 9

A government of 3rd. rate TV hosts.

travelingthrulife

(2,314 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
May 9

if they ever even think of telling the truth.

LisaM

(29,187 posts)
50. Remember when Obama took flak for wanting Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General
Fri May 9, 2025, 06:21 AM
May 9

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

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

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

Botany

(74,173 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
May 9

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

(341 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
May 9

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

(68,268 posts)
57. Fox noise
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:33 AM
May 9

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

moniss

(7,263 posts)
58. I think it's a tossup whether she is
Fri May 9, 2025, 09:40 AM
May 9

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

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