Pirro, who is well known to the public through her work as a co-host on the Fox News panel show The Five, is also a former judge and district attorney in Westchester County, New York. Trump described her as “incredibly well qualified” and “in a class by herself,” citing her reputation as one of the top legal minds to have served in public office in New York.

Fox News, Pirro’s long-time employer, acknowledged her departure and released a statement thanking her for her 14 years of contributions to the network. “Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington,” a spokesperson for the network said.

Pirro’s appointment comes after a delay in the confirmation of the