President Donald Trump has named Fox News host Jeanine Pirro acting U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., one of the most important prosecutorial positions in the country.
Pirro is currently a co-host of Fox News’ most-watched show, the afternoon program The Five, after previously hosting a weekend show Justice with Judge Jeanine.
Pirro was previously a judge and later a district attorney in Westchester County, New York, just north of New York City.
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump posted. “Jeanine 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.”