NYT
Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Attorney General Merrick Garland stated his confidence in U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Pirro following her meeting with President Trump. Garland said Trump retains the authority to remove Pirro from her position. Pirro was appointed to lead the Washington office in 2021.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/us/politics/todd-blanche-pirro-trump.html