Jeanine Pirro was recently sworn in as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, pledging to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. Since taking office, her office has pursued several major criminal cases, including the conviction of a mother for felony murder of her toddler, arrests for homicide and kidnapping, and the sentencing of a felon for illegal firearm possession.

One high-profile case involved Taylor Taranto, a Washington state man convicted of carrying firearms illegally and spreading false information after livestreaming a fake bomb threat near National Harbor and D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. His threats prompted a swift response from the FBI and local police, leading to his arrest and the seizure of multiple weapons.

Pirro’s office also announced the sentencing of two men involved in an April 2024 drive-by shooting near an elementary school—both received over seven years in federal prison.

Her appointment comes as D.C. experiences a decline in violent crimes, including robberies and assaults, according to recent police data. President Trump has vowed zero tolerance for crime and emphasized restoring order in the capital. Pirro’s interim term lasts 120 days, with her permanent appointment still pending Senate confirmation or court selection.