Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed questions Wednesday regarding the status of Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. The inquiry follows public criticism from President Trump directed at Pirro’s office for its decision to drop charges against an Olympic canoeist accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

When asked about Pirro’s future in the role, Blanche declined to provide a definitive stance, stating, "That’s his call." While Blanche noted that Pirro is "doing a great job," he emphasized that the president maintains the legal authority to terminate U.S. attorneys if he chooses to do so.

The two outlets covering the exchange highlighted different aspects of Blanche's response. The Hill focused on Blanche’s praise for Pirro’s performance, while the Washington Examiner emphasized the legal reality of the president's power to fire federal prosecutors. The reports collectively illustrate the tension between the Department of Justice’s operational independence and the president's executive authority over his appointees.