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Pirro had been serving in the position on an interim basis since May, but her permanent confirmation came only after a brutal confirmation gauntlet that saw Democrats erupt in protest. Senate Democrats, who have slowed the pace of Trump’s judicial and DOJ appointments to a crawl, refused to yield, leading to a drawn-out process with historic levels of obstruction.
To put it in perspective: as of last week, President Trump had just one judicial confirmation. At the same point in Obama’s first term, 26 nominees had already been greenlit. The difference? A relentless wall of Democrat resistance.
While GOP leaders tried to negotiate a bulk deal to move dozens of nominees forward, the effort collapsed when Trump refused to cave to Democrat demands tied to federal funding. That standoff left only seven confirmations completed before lawmakers left town — and Pirro’s was one of them.
Her path to the DOJ post was far from smooth. She was tapped after Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) derailed the confirmation of Ed Martin, who had served as interim D.C. U.S. Attorney since January. Tillis reportedly objected to Martin’s public support for January 6 defendants, and made it clear to Trump that he wouldn’t vote for Martin’s nomination.
That rejection cleared the way for Pirro.
“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!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Pirro’s confirmation lit a fuse in the Senate chamber. Just days ago, Democrats staged a dramatic walkout in protest of her nomination, as well as that of Emil Bove, another Trump nominee who was confirmed to a federal appeals court in a razor-thin 50-49 vote. Both nominees advanced on party-line votes, exposing the razor’s edge on which Trump’s judicial strategy now balances.
For Pirro, this new role marks a return to her legal roots — and a dramatic escalation in responsibility. As former District Attorney of Westchester County, she gained notoriety for her hard-charging approach to justice. Now she’ll bring that same no-nonsense style to a post that touches nearly every level of American governance.
Federal crimes. Local prosecutions. Civil litigation. National security. Corruption investigations.
Pirro will be in the thick of it all.
And judging by the reaction from the left — she’s exactly the kind of fighter they fear most.
