Jeanine Pirro has been sworn in as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, pledging to restore public safety in the nation’s capital. Since taking office, Pirro has launched a series of high-profile prosecutions, including the conviction of a mother for the felony murder of her toddler, arrests in kidnapping and homicide cases, and the sentencing of a felon for illegal firearm possession. One particularly notable case involved Taylor Taranto, a Washington state man convicted of multiple offenses after livestreaming a fake bomb threat. His actions prompted a rapid response from law enforcement and led to the seizure of guns and ammunition from his vehicle. Pirro also announced the sentencing of two men to over seven years in prison for a drive-by shooting near an elementary school in April 2024.

Pirro’s appointment comes as part of a broader push by the Trump administration to address crime in Washington, D.C. Recent Metropolitan Police Department data shows encouraging declines in violent crime categories such as robberies, homicides, and assaults with weapons. President Trump has underscored a zero-tolerance approach to crime, reinforcing support for Pirro’s law-and-order agenda. Her interim term lasts 120 days, after which the president must formally nominate a permanent U.S. Attorney or defer the decision to the district court. The White House has not yet announced plans regarding Pirro’s permanent appointment. However, her swift and aggressive prosecutorial actions point to a reinvigorated federal law enforcement presence in the capital.