Topline
President Donald Trump is eyeing Fox News Host and former New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro to take over as Washington, D.C.’s, interim U.S. attorney, according to multiple attorneys, potentially replacing Ed Martin in the role.
Pirro is a co-host on “The Five.” (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Key Facts
Trump is “strongly considering” Pirro for the role, according to ABC News, which noted Martin, the current interim, has lost support from Senate Republicans.
Trump told reporters Thursday that Martin is a “terrific person” but “wasn’t getting the support from people that I thought,” adding, “I can only lift that little phone so many times in a day, but we have somebody else that will be great.”
Pirro is not the only candidate for the position, CNN reported, adding it is possible Trump could go a different direction for the acting U.S. attorney in D.C.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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