Fox New Star’s Daughter Breaks with MAGA and ‘May Have Voted for Hillary’

In a political twist straight out of a courtroom drama, public records reveal that Judge Jeanine Pirro’s daughter, Christine Pirro—now Christine Schwarzman—is a registered Democrat who likely voted against Donald Trump in not one, but two presidential elections.

According to New York State voter rolls, Christine has been a Democrat since 2014, years before Trump launched his political career. And while ballots remain private, her active status during both the 2016 and 2020 elections strongly suggests she voted for Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden—meaning she may have rejected her mother’s political hero both times.

That quiet rebellion has taken on new significance now that her mother holds one of the most powerful legal posts in the country.

A Family at Odds

Christine’s political leanings came to light just days after her mother, longtime Trump ally Jeanine Pirro, was officially confirmed as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. The appointment, made by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate on August 2, replaced embattled prosecutor Ed Martin and immediately set off alarm bells among critics who say it’s another example of Trump installing loyalists.

One of Pirro’s first moves in her new role? Launching a sweeping investigation into alleged misconduct at the Washington Post—fueling speculation that the appointment is more about political revenge than legal reform.

Meanwhile, Christine has kept her distance from the MAGA orbit entirely.

A Different Kind of Legal Star

Far from D.C. power plays and cable news theatrics, Christine Schwarzman has quietly built an impressive legal career. She’s a rising star in the world of bankruptcy law, praised for her role in major global restructurings and featured as a “Top Bankruptcy Attorney Under 40.” A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she later clerked for Chief Judge Arthur Gonzalez—an Obama appointee—and now works at the elite firm Ropes & Gray.

According to her professional bio, Christine is known for her precision in handling high-stakes Chapter 11 cases. She’s been recognized by Law360, Chambers USA, and the American Bankruptcy Institute, among others.

Her husband, Zachary Schwarzman, is also a registered Democrat. Whether he’s voted in recent elections remains unclear, but it appears the couple shares political views that stand in sharp contrast to Jeanine Pirro’s.

No Public Political Statements—Yet

Despite the clear ideological divide, Christine has made no public statements about politics or her famous mother’s polarizing role in it. That silence may be strategic, especially now that Jeanine is no longer just a Fox News firebrand, but one of the most powerful prosecutors in the nation.

Pirro’s critics point to her history of spreading election conspiracy theories and her involvement in legal dramas tied to Dominion Voting Systems—issues that led to a temporary suspension from Fox News in the wake of their $787 million defamation settlement.

Now in her new federal role, she could end up squaring off against some of the very people she once blasted on TV.

And her daughter? She’ll likely be watching from a very different side of the political aisle.