Trump Picks Fox News Host Pirro as DC's Top Prosecutor

Trump Picks Fox News Host Pirro as DC's Top Prosecutor
Above: Judge Jeanine Pirro at Fox News Channel's "The Five" on May 15, 2023, in New York City. Image copyright: John Lamparski/Contributor/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

This nomination epitomizes catastrophic judgment. Pirro — who proudly declared, "I don't care about my 401(k)" while endorsing economically ruinous policies — represents blind loyalty over competence. Her willingness to dismiss objective economic indicators in service to Trump reveals precisely the partisan zealotry that would eviscerate the Justice Department's independence and integrity.

Republican narrative

Pirro brings unparalleled prosecutorial gravitas to Washington's highest legal office. As a trailblazing first female judge and district attorney in New York, she established herself as a formidable advocate for justice and victims' rights. Her extensive courtroom experience and legal acumen make her exceptionally qualified to lead the nation's largest U.S. Attorney's office with authority and integrity.

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