President Donald Trump announced a notable new appointment on Thursday that is drawing considerable public attention. The president named Judge Jeanine Pirro, a longtime television personality and legal analyst, to serve as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

Pirro, known for her years on Fox News and her background as a prosecutor in New York, was praised by the president as a highly experienced and effective legal professional. “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,” Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social. “She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!”

Fox News, her professional home for the past 14 years, confirmed her departure following the announcement. A network spokesperson said, “Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to ‘The Five’ and a longtime, beloved host across FOX News Media. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.”