In a twist that sounds more like a political soap opera than actual governance, Donald Trump has tapped Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro as the interim top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C. – because apparently, cable news pundits are now officially a career pipeline to federal positions.

The Fox News to Federal Job Pipeline

Pirro, who’s been a fixture on Fox News since 2006, isn’t exactly new to the legal world. She’s a former county prosecutor and elected judge in Westchester County, with credentials that presumably impressed Trump enough to hand her this plum assignment. Her path to this role? Typical Trump style: he pulled his previous nominee after Republican pushback.

A History of Controversial Moves

This isn’t just another government appointment - it’s loaded with drama. Pirro has her own complicated history with election fraud claims, including being part of a $2.7 billion lawsuit from Smartmatic for spreading questionable election narratives. Her Fox News colleague status also puts her in a growing trend of Trump appointing media personalities to significant roles.

Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling… Sort Of

While Pirro brings significant legal experience compared to the previous nominee, her appointment feels like another chapter in the ongoing political theater that defined the Trump era. With a background that includes running for Senate and being a high-profile TV personality, she’s nothing if not unconventional.

In true Trump fashion, he praised Pirro as being “in a class by herself” - which, depending on your perspective, could mean absolutely anything.