Did Trump Really Appoint Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney? Here’s the Truth

**The internet never sleeps—and neither do rumors. **

Recently, social media exploded with a headline that read:

**“Trump names Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney in Washington.” **

No source, no citation—just a flurry of shares, outrage, and celebration depending on which side of the political spectrum you land on. But here’s the thing:

> **The claim is completely false. **

Jeanine Pirro, a former judge and Fox News host, was *not* appointed to any such role. And former President Trump, now a private citizen, doesn’t have the authority to make such appointments.

But the fact that this rumor went viral says something deeper—and that’s where the real story lies.

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## **Why Viral Rumors Are Writing Gold**

Instead of scrolling past, I paused.

Why did this become popular? Who’s creating these narratives? Why are people so quick to believe?

That moment of curiosity became the seed for this article.

Not to mock the rumor. Not to “go viral” myself.

But to *break it down* and offer something more valuable: **perspective. **

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## **Crafting the Right Headline: Curiosity Wins**

I didn’t call this article *“Fake News About Jeanine Pirro”*—that’s too bland.

I used a "question-based" headline instead: > “Did Trump Really Appoint Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney?”

Why? Because questions trigger curiosity. In addition, the addition of "Here's the Truth" signals to the reader that they are about to gain clarity, which is uncommon in today's information overload. This style also works well with search engines, which favor clarity + engagement.

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## Don't be a headline bot; speak like a human. The tendency to sound stiff or robotic in news-style writing is a common error. But Vocal readers prefer realness. As a result, I wrote this as if I were talking to a friend. Example:

> "Let's be real: Nowadays, it's hard to tell satire from reality, and that's precisely the problem." That kind of voice builds trust. It keeps readers reading.

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## **Fact-Check Like Your Life Depends on It (Because Your Credibility Does)**

Before writing a single paragraph, I checked:

* DOJ’s official website

* Fact-checking sites (Snopes, Politifact)

* News outlets like AP and Reuters

Misinformation articles are only powerful if they’re based in truth. Vocal’s platform rewards **trustworthy, well-sourced content**. So always, always check your facts.

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## **Teach Something Along the Way**

People love articles that leave them smarter.

I discussed the psychological phenomenon known as the "illusory truth effect" in this piece, in which repeated lies begin to appear to be true. It’s scary but real, and highly relevant.

Ending with insight made the article feel bigger than the rumor itself. That’s what earns comments and shares.

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## **Promotion Matters (A Lot)**

Once the article was live, I didn’t just dump the link on Facebook.

I instead wrote a brief post: > “Saw a wild rumor today and decided to break it down with some facts. Curious what you think.”

Then I shared it in groups focused on media literacy, politics, and current events.

*Reddit, Twitter, and targeted Facebook groups*—not just my personal feed.

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## [Last Thoughts] The rumor about Jeanine Pirro wasn’t just false—it was a window into something deeper:

A public struggling to separate fact from fiction. A media landscape flooded with noise. And the power of one voice to say, *“Hold on—let’s think this through.” *

You don’t need breaking news to write something meaningful.

You just need to notice what people are *feeling confused about*—and meet them there, with clarity.

So next time you see something viral, don’t scroll past.

**Turn it into a moment of truth—and maybe even a great Vocal article. **

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