Do these judges want more crime in America or something?
As President Donald Trump pushes forward with his historic crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., a federal judge has sparked outrage by undermining Trump’s top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, openly criticized Pirro’s office during a tense hearing, according to The Associated Press.
“It’s not fair to say they’re losing credibility,” Faruqui declared. “We’re past that now. There’s no credibility left.”
This stunning attack comes as Trump’s administration works to restore law and order to the nation’s capital—an effort many Americans strongly support.
Jeanine Pirro Strikes Back
Pirro didn’t stay silent. She fired back hard on social media, blasting the judge for putting criminals above law-abiding citizens.
“This judge has repeatedly shown allegiance to those who violate the law, especially violent offenders carrying illegal guns,” Pirro wrote on X.
“He took an oath to uphold the law, yet his politics consistently cloud his judgment. The American people voted for safe communities and law and order, and this judge is the antithesis of that.”
Pirro’s fiery response quickly went viral, gaining widespread support from conservatives and victims’ rights advocates.
Case Involving Threat to Assassinate Trump
The explosive exchange came during a case involving Edward Alexander Dana, who was accused of threatening to kill President Trump.
According to court documents, Dana was arrested after damaging property outside a D.C. restaurant. During his arrest, he allegedly shouted chilling threats:
“I’m not going to tolerate fascism. That means killing you, officer, killing the President, killing anyone who stands in the way of our Constitution.”
Despite these violent threats, a grand jury refused to indict Dana on federal charges. As a result, prosecutors were forced to file lesser misdemeanor charges in D.C. Superior Court.
Pirro Vows to Keep Fighting for Justice
Pirro expressed outrage at the grand jury’s decision, vowing to keep pushing for justice. She told Fox News Digital:
“Instead of outrage over a direct threat to assassinate the President of the United States, the grand jury refused to act. But our duty as prosecutors is clear—we will enforce the law.”
She continued,
“When a grand jury won’t indict, our responsibility doesn’t end. We will pursue justice through Superior Court. The defendant now faces four criminal charges.”
Why This Matters
This clash underscores the growing battle between Trump’s tough-on-crime policies and what critics see as activist judges who let politics influence the law.
With violent crime still a major concern in Washington, D.C., many Americans believe this moment will determine whether the justice system stands with President Trump and the rule of law—or with criminals threatening to tear the country apart.
Bottom Line
President Trump’s crackdown on crime is under attack, not just from criminals, but from inside the courts. Jeanine Pirro’s fight is now a rallying cry for every American who believes in law and order and justice for all.