Jeanine Pirro: Profile Check

Jeanine Pirro: Profile Check

Jeanine Pirro is an American television personality, author, and former judge and prosecutor. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Elmira, New York.

Here's a breakdown of her career:

• Legal Career: Pirro began her career in 1975 as an Assistant District Attorney and later became the first female judge of the Westchester County Court in 1990. She was also the first woman elected Westchester County District Attorney, serving three terms and focusing on domestic abuse and crimes against the elderly.

• Media Career: She hosted "Judge Jeanine Pirro" on the CW and "Justice with Judge Jeanine" on Fox News Channel. She also co-hosted "The Five" on Fox News until May 2025 and has contributed to NBC News.

• Political Career: Pirro briefly sought a US Senate nomination in 2006 and ran for New York Attorney General in the same year, losing to Andrew Cuomo.

• Current Role: As of May 2025, Jeanine Pirro was named the interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Donald Trump and was confirmed by the Senate in August 2025. Her confirmation has received both support and criticism.

Controversies and criticisms:

• Smartmatic and Dominion Lawsuits: Pirro was named in defamation lawsuits by Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems for spreading false claims about the 2020 election. Fox News settled with Dominion and admitted the statements were false.

• Remarks about Ilhan Omar: In 2019, Fox News temporarily took Pirro off air after she made comments questioning Representative Ilhan Omar's patriotism and loyalty based on her faith.

• Support for Trump and Controversial Remarks: Pirro is a strong supporter of Donald Trump, and her commentary has been described as polarizing. She has made unsubstantiated claims about President Obama and ISIS.

Jeanine Pirro's ex-husband, Albert Pirro Jr., was convicted of conspiracy and tax evasion in 2000 and was pardoned by President Trump in 2021. They divorced in 2013.