A Few of the Many Lowlights of Jeanine Pirro, Trump's Newest U.S. Attorney
Briefly

On Thursday, President Trump withdrew Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., acknowledging that his conservative background would hinder Senate confirmation. In his place, Trump nominated Jeanine Pirro, a well-known Fox News personality and staunch Trump supporter. Pirro's controversial television career includes inflammatory comments and persistent defense of Trump, drawing reactions that range from network backlash to public derision, illustrating her polarizing role in conservative media. Despite failing to secure public office multiple times, her legal background and loyalty to Trump have positioned her for this appointment.
Jeanine Pirro 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.”
Pirro was pulled briefly from Fox after making Islamophobic comments, notably targeting Representative Ilhan Omar and implying her hijab was indicative of her adherence to Sharia law.
Her frequent eccentric commentary and consistent defense of Trump have made her a notable figure on television, leading to legal repercussions for her network in the wake of false election claims.
Her career includes three failed runs for public office, but her loyalty and commentary have entrenched her as a staunch Trump supporter within conservative media.
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