President Trump is contemplating appointing Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia after Ed Martin's nomination was unsuccessful. During a recent meeting in the Oval Office, Trump expressed his disappointment with Martin, who he described as a terrific person. The president suggested that an announcement regarding Pirro or another candidate could come soon, while indicating that selection decisions remain tentative until formally announced. Pirro, a long-time Trump ally, helped support his presidential campaign starting in 2016.
President Trump announced in the Oval Office that he was considering Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for the interim U.S. attorney position, after Ed Martin's nomination fell through.
Trump expressed disappointment in not being able to go forward with Ed Martinâs nomination as D.C. attorney, calling him a great person who did a good job.
As the potential new pick for the interim U.S. attorney role, Jeanine Pirro has been a staunch ally of Trump, supporting his candidacy since 2016.
The announcement of a new interim U.S. attorney could occur within days, although sources caution that decisions can change before official announcements.
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