Trump Makes Key Appointments and Meets with Film Producers

Former President Donald Trump has been actively making appointments and engaging with various industry representatives as he prepares for his return to the White House.

New U.S. Attorney for D.C.

Trump announced the appointment of Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing Ed Martin. Pirro, a prominent Trump supporter, was previously named as a defendant in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit regarding 2020 election claims.

Surgeon General Nomination Controversy

In another recent appointment, Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means as U.S. Surgeon General, initially praising her qualifications on social media, saying she could be "one of the finest" in history. However, as scrutiny mounted over her medical background—including her not completing residency and lacking an active medical license—Trump appeared to distance himself from the nomination, telling reporters, "I don't know her." This contradictory stance has raised questions about the vetting process for key appointments.

Film Industry Discussions

On the economic front, Trump met with film producers Steven Paul and Scott Karol at Mar-a-Lago to discuss boosting U.S. film production. Following the meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social about potential tariffs on foreign-made films, though the producers expressed hope that tariffs would not be "the final takeaway" from their discussions about encouraging domestic film production.

These recent activities highlight Trump's focus on staffing key positions and engaging with industry representatives as he shapes his upcoming administration's policies.