Jeanine Pirro took the oath of office to serve as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. during an event in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath alongside President Donald Trump.

Bondi said that there will be "no more mercy for criminals" under her leadership.

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Jeanine Pirro appeared alongside President Donald Trump at the White House to be sworn in as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on Wednesday.{ai:summary}<p>Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., in a ceremony at the Oval Office, officiated by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and attended by President Donald Trump. Bondi emphasized a tough stance on crime, stating there will be "no more mercy for criminals." </p><p>#politics</p>

Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim US attorney, pledging 'no more mercy for criminals'

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