Former judge Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

Pirro, 73, will now lead a team of attorneys in defending President Donald Trump's administration in court as well as prosecuting local crimes in the nation's capital.

"Congratulations ⁦Judge Jeanine⁩ who will soon make DC Great Again!" Sergi Gor, the director White House Office of Presidential Personnel, wrote on social media.

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Judge Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. on Thursday, after leaving her role at "The Five."{ai:summary}<p>Jeanine Pirro has been sworn in as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. at age 73. She will oversee legal matters defending the Trump administration and handle local crime prosecutions. </p><p>White House personnel director Sergi Gor praised her appointment on social media. #politics</p>

Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim US attorney

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