Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday he supports U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, despite recent criticism from President Donald Trump. Blanche stated, “I absolutely support U.S. Attorney Pirro, as does President Trump.”
Blanche added that there is a distinction between his support and the president’s frustrations over a specific case, though he did not elaborate on the details. The comments come amid ongoing tension surrounding the case involving the Reflecting Pool, which has drawn public and political scrutiny.
Trump has publicly criticized Pirro’s handling of the case, but Blanche emphasized his backing for her work as U.S. attorney. The situation highlights the broader disagreements between federal and local officials over prosecutorial decisions and case management.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
