The Fox-to-Trump Funnel sweeps up Jeanine Pirro of 'The Five'

npr.orgPublished: 5/10/2025

Summary

Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News personality, briefly appeared at a Trump administration event where he praised her for co-hosting "The Five," but she later declined to join the administration. Over the years, she's held various high-ranking positions within Trump's administration due to her Fox presence, despite not responding to NPR's requests for comment. Pirro, once a judge and district attorney, has long supported Trump and made controversial statements about election integrity during the Jan. 6 insurrection. She's sued multiple times over her remarks and connections to the event, with her legal battles continuing even as she remains active in political commentary.