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Law and … disorder? Trump considers a controversial pardon while welcoming a former Fox News star into his administration

Poynter · Tom Jones · last updated

Former Fox News star Jeanine Pirro was sworn in Wednesday as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. The swearing-in happened inside the Oval Office and was attended by President Donald Trump.

After being sworn in, Pirro told reporters, “No more tolerance for hatred. No more mercy for criminals. Violence will be addressed directly, with the appropriate punishment.”

Sounds tough and, yes, she was talking about the District of Columbia. But you have to ask if Trump was paying attention. While talking with reporters, with Pirro behind him, Trump actually said he is considering pardons for the two men who conspired to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.

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