President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Judge Jeanine Pirro will serve as the interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.
The appointment comes as part of a series of leadership changes within the Justice Department.
Pirro, a longtime television personality and legal analyst, officially departs Fox News following a 14-year tenure.
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Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, where he praised her legal background and experience as a prosecutor in New York.
“I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” Trump wrote.
“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!”
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Pirro leaves her co-hosting role on Fox News Channel’s top-rated program The Five, where she has appeared regularly for the past three years.
A spokesperson for FOX News Media confirmed her departure and offered praise for her contributions to the network.
“Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three