President Donald Trump has nominated former Fox News host and interim US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for a full term as the top federal prosecutor in Washington, DC. This nomination comes after Pirro was named to the position on an interim basis last month due to pushback faced by Trump’s initial pick, Ed Martin. A longtime Trump ally, Pirro is a former judge and district attorney for Westchester County in New York. Despite not holding a position in the justice system since 2005, Pirro has a background in law enforcement and television.

CNN’s investigation revealed that Pirro has endorsed criminal investigations into Trump’s perceived political enemies on her radio shows, including federal prosecutors, local officials, and judges involved in his legal cases. Additionally, Pirro has made false and inflammatory claims, downplaying the January 6 violence and promoting unfounded allegations of election fraud. She was also involved in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox News, which was settled for over $787 million.

If confirmed, Pirro will need to disclose all her media appearances to the Senate, including hundreds of hours of public comments on TV and radio. This disclosure process played a role in the withdrawal of Martin’s nomination, as he failed to disclose crucial information about his media appearances. Martin, after his nomination was withdrawn, was reassigned to the Department of Justice in various roles. CNN’s reporting team contributed to this comprehensive overview of the situation.