Washington D.C. – The nomination of Jeanine Pirro to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia has successfully advanced out of a Senate committee. The development, highlighted in a recent social media post by Gunther Eagleman™, brings Pirro closer to securing the permanent position after her interim appointment in May 2025.
Pirro, a former Fox News host and seasoned legal professional, was named interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Donald Trump on May 8, 2025, and was sworn in on May 28, 2025. She succeeded Ed Martin, whose nomination for the permanent role was withdrawn due to a lack of support from Capitol Hill Republicans. "BREAKING: @JudgeJeanine’s nomination has been advanced out of committee! She is currently nominated to be US Attorney for District of Columbia! LFG!!!" the tweet stated, signaling strong support for her confirmation.
Her extensive background includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and later becoming the first female judge elected to the Westchester County Court. Pirro also made history as the first woman elected to serve as Westchester County District Attorney for three consecutive terms, and was the first female president of the New York State District Attorneys Association. She is notably credited with establishing the nation's first domestic violence unit in a prosecutor’s office.
The advancement of her nomination out of committee is a crucial step towards her full confirmation. While her interim appointment drew attention, her long-standing career in law enforcement and her previous judicial and prosecutorial roles are being emphasized as qualifications for the significant federal position. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is one of the largest and most prominent federal prosecutor's offices in the country.
The move signals the administration's continued effort to fill key legal roles with preferred candidates. Pirro's potential permanent appointment is expected to bring a new direction to the office, following a period of transition and political scrutiny.