President Trump is considering Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for the acting U.S. attorney position in D.C. Following pushback for Ed Martin’s nomination, Trump hinted a new announcement would come soon. While Pirro is one contender, the White House hasn’t confirmed any picks yet.
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Jeanine Pirro, a well-known Fox News personality and former prosecutor, for the role of acting U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Two sources have shared this information with CNN, suggesting that Pirro isn’t the sole candidate on Trump’s radar for the position. The White House declined to provide any comments or insights on the potential decision.
ABC News was the first outlet to break the story about Trump’s interest in Pirro. Earlier in the day, Trump hinted that an announcement regarding a new nominee would be made soon to fill the vacancy left by Ed Martin. Martin’s nomination faced significant hurdles, largely due to opposition from Senate Republicans who have voiced concerns about his qualifications.
In a statement at the White House, Trump was candid about the situation surrounding Martin. “He’s a terrific person, and he wasn’t getting the support from people that I thought,” he noted, expressing disappointment over the lack of backing for his choice. Trump also mentioned the challenge of rallying support, joking about his limited ability to make phone calls, but assured reporters that they would soon have a great replacement.
Instead of pushing forward with Martin, Trump indicated that Martin would assume another position at the Department of Justice, stating, “or whatever,” which might reflect his casual approach to the selection process and the unpredictability of his decisions during his presidency.
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