A familiar face from Fox News is set to make a high-profile return to public office.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Judge Jeanine Pirro, longtime television host and former prosecutor, will be appointed as interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. The move comes as part of a shakeup within the Justice Department’s D.C. office, and signals Trump’s intent to install a loyal and seasoned ally at the helm of one of the country’s most scrutinized prosecutorial posts.

“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump wrote Thursday afternoon. “Jeanine was Assistant District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and then went on to serve as County Judge, and District Attorney, where she was the first woman ever to be elected to those positions. During her time in office, Jeanine was a powerful crusader for victims of crime.”

“Her establishment of the Domestic Violence Bureau in her Prosecutor’s Office was the first in the Nation. She excelled in all ways. In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television. 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. Congratulations Jeanine!”

With crime, government oversight, and politically sensitive investigations taking center stage during the 2025 election cycle, Trump’s decision to tap Pirro—a cable news icon and longtime ally—adds a boldness to his administration’s priorities.

Pirro’s legal credentials are extensive. In 1990, she became the first woman elected as a judge in Westchester County, and three years later, she won election as the county’s District Attorney. Her tenure in that role lasted until 2005, after which she launched a bid for the U.S. Senate and later ran for New York Attorney General. Though unsuccessful in both campaigns, she parlayed her legal notoriety into a successful television career.

Trump and Pirro have maintained a close personal and professional relationship for years. She was one of his most vocal defenders throughout his first term and after leaving office, often using her platform on Fox News to hammer critics of the president and his policies.

Her expected role in the D.C. office could see her overseeing a wide range of high-stakes cases, including investigations into public corruption, national security, and matters involving political figures. Given her media savvy and strong conservative following, her presence is likely to resonate far beyond the courtroom.

While the appointment is currently set as “interim,” Trump’s praise for Pirro suggests she could remain in the role for some time. An official swearing-in date has not yet been announced. If confirmed, Pirro would assume one of the most consequential legal positions in the country—at the heart of a city where politics and justice often collide.