Ed Martin Is OUT, Here’s Who Might Replace Him

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President Donald Trump is strongly considering Fox News host and ex-prosecutor Jeanine Pirro for interim U.S. attorney in D.C.

He told reporters Ed Martin won’t get the permanent gig after Senator Thom Tillis refused to confirm him.

Word is an announcement could drop as soon as Thursday, but nothing’s official until Trump says so.

ABC News reports:

President Donald Trump is strongly considering installing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.

The potential selection comes as Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Thursday that Ed Martin, who is currently serving as D.C.’s interim top prosecutor, would not be taking the position permanently after losing support among top Republicans in the Senate.

An announcement about a new interim U.S. attorney could come as soon as Thursday, sources said. Sources caution that plans could always change and a decision is never final until publicly announced by the president.

The White House did not immediately respond to request for comment from ABC News. A representative for Fox News press relations did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment, nor did Pirro.

Pirro has been a longtime ally of Trump, dating back to her time as a prominent prosecutor in New York. She was an early supporter of his 2016 campaign and publicly defended him during the “Access Hollywood” tape scandal.

And why was Ed Martin replaced?

Fingers point to Senator Thom Tillis.

Though it looks like this move will backfire, as Pirro is fierce!



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