Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host known for promoting pro-Trump election conspiracy theories, had a tumultuous political past as a rising star in New York. Her career faced a significant setback in 2005 after a recording surfaced of her plotting to bug her then-husband’s boat to confirm suspicions of his infidelity. This incident occurred during her campaign for New York attorney general and attracted widespread media attention, with sensational headlines dominating the tabloids.
The tape revealed conversations between Pirro and Bernard Kerik, a former NYPD commissioner, wherein Pirro expressed her frustration over her husband’s alleged affairs. Following the release of the tapes, she criticized the ensuing federal investigation as a “waste of taxpayer money” but did not deny the content of the conversations. Ultimately, she withdrew from the attorney general race amid dwindling poll numbers and lost a subsequent campaign to Andrew Cuomo.
Pirro transitioned into a media career, notably becoming a vocal defender of Trump and pushing conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. In a recent development, she has been selected as Trump’s pick to be the interim U.S. attorney for D.C., a position that raises eyebrows due to her controversial history, including the federal investigation stemming from the bugging incident, although no charges were filed against her.
Despite her past scandals, Pirro remains a figure synonymous with the MAGA movement. Political analysts, including retired professor Douglas Muzzio, express disbelief at her trajectory, emphasizing that many more qualified individuals were available for the U.S. attorney role. Once celebrated for her prosecutorial skills, Pirro’s evolution reflects broader trends within the Republican Party as it shifts towards more controversial figures.
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