Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro for U.S. Attorney Role Amid Past Legal Drama.

Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro for U.S. Attorney Role Amid Past Legal Drama.

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In a historic move, the Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., with a 50–45 vote.

Pirro, known for her fiery commentary on “The Five,” previously served as a judge and district attorney in New York.

Her appointment follows President Trump’s withdrawal of Ed Martin’s nomination amid controversy.

Pirro’s confirmation marks another high-profile transition from media to federal leadership, continuing Trump’s trend of selecting loyalists from conservative platforms.

While critics cite her past promotion of election conspiracy theories, supporters hail her courtroom experience and tough-on-crime stance.

The vote was sharply divided along party lines—50 Republicans voted yes, while 45 Democrats and Independents voted no, and 5 senators didn’t vote.

Notable absences included Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Tim Scott (R-SC).

This split highlights the political tension surrounding Pirro’s appointment and the broader dynamics in today’s Senate.

Her nomination drew sharp scrutiny due to personal and legal controversies.

Her ex-husband, Albert Pirro, was convicted of tax evasion and conspiracy, serving time in prison before receiving a presidential pardon.

Pirro herself was investigated for allegedly trying to illegally wiretap him amid marital turmoil.

Though she faced no charges, the scandal tainted her political trajectory.

Combined with her polarizing role on Fox News—where she regularly fueled election denial rhetoric—these elements made her one of the most controversial picks for a federal legal post.

Pirro now steps into one of the nation’s most scrutinized legal roles, promising to bring her signature intensity to the Justice Department.

Image/ Jeanine Pirro /Instagram.