Jeanine Pirro left her role as co-host on Fox News' "The Five" effective immediately after being appointed interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. by President Donald Trump. This appointment was announced by Trump on Truth Social and confirmed by Fox News representatives. Pirro's departure from the show was abrupt, with no farewell episode, and a rotation of other Fox personalities temporarily filled her seat on "The Five"
. Pirro, 73, has a notable legal background, having served as a district attorney and county judge in Westchester County, New York. She hosted her own Fox News program, "Justice with Judge Jeanine," before moving to "The Five" in 2022. Her appointment as interim U.S. attorney follows the withdrawal of Ed Martin, the previous interim U.S. attorney, whose nomination faced criticism and opposition due to controversial associations
. She was sworn in as interim U.S. attorney on May 15, 2025, and now leads the U.S. Attorney's Office for Washington, D.C., overseeing legal matters including prosecuting local offenses and defending the Trump administration in legal cases. Fox News praised her contributions during her 14-year tenure and wished her well in her new role
. In summary, Jeanine Pirro left "The Five" to take on a significant federal prosecutorial role as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., appointed by President Trump, marking an immediate end to her television career at Fox News
