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Jeanine Pirro news
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The gist
A Hauppauge man was charged with threatening to kill U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and President Trump. The case highlights rising threats against officials and Pirro's controversial tenure.
Background
Jeanine Pirro, a former TV host, is the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. She has been in the news for both her aggressive prosecution of memorial vandalism cases and her office's struggles in court, as well as for threats made against her and President Trump.
How it unfolded
- Jun 30, 2026Daniel Kretsinger allegedly posted video rants on X threatening violence against Pirro and suggesting assassination of President Trump.
- Aug 7, 2026A criminal complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging Kretsinger with making death threats.
- Aug 12, 2026Kretsinger was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and appeared for arraignment before Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo.
- Aug 19, 2026Kretsinger was released to an inpatient psychiatric treatment program over the government's objection, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- A spokesperson for Pirro's office said, 'No one should ever be threatened or targeted for violence. Public officials are no exception, and we commend the United States Marshals Service for its swift action.'
- Critics
- Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner said Pirro is 'losing spectacularly' and 'desperately trying to cling to her position as D.C. U.S. attorney.'
Still unverified
The specific details of the threats, including the exact language used, are based on the criminal complaint and have not been proven in court.