Jeanine Pirro Declares War on CBS, NBC, and ABC with Fox News’ $2 Billion Battle Plan

July 28, 2025, 3:17 PM – Jeanine Pirro, the fiery former Fox News host and interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., has launched an all-out assault on CBS, NBC, and ABC, accusing the networks of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to undermine conservative voices. Backed by what she claims is a $2 billion “battle plan” from Fox News, Pirro’s crusade aims to dismantle the influence of these media giants, sending shockwaves through the industry. Her provocative declaration, made hours ago on Truth Social and amplified by posts on X, has put the legacy networks on high alert, with insiders describing a state of “panic mode” as they brace for an unprecedented legal and public relations onslaught.

Pirro, a former Westchester County prosecutor and judge, has long been a polarizing figure in media. Her tenure at Fox News, spanning over a decade, included hosting Justice with Judge Jeanine and co-hosting The Five, the highest-rated cable news show, until her abrupt departure in May 2025 to join the Trump administration. Her appointment as interim U.S. Attorney, replacing controversial figure Ed Martin, was championed by President Trump, who praised her “tough-on-crime” persona and television stardom. Now, Pirro is leveraging her legal expertise and Trump-aligned platform to target what she calls a “corrupt media empire” led by CBS, NBC, and ABC.

In her Truth Social post, Pirro accused the networks of “colluding to silence conservative voices” through biased reporting and selective censorship. She claimed their coverage of the 2020 election, January 6, and recent political events was “deliberately skewed to favor the radical left,” citing internal documents from a 2021 Smartmatic defamation lawsuit against Fox News as evidence of broader media manipulation. While Pirro was named in that lawsuit for promoting false election fraud claims, she now argues that CBS, NBC, and ABC engaged in similar practices, pointing to their coverage of voting machine controversies as “hypocritical.” Her $2 billion figure, though unverified, is rumored to stem from Fox News’ parent company, Fox Corporation, allocating funds for legal battles, new programming, and digital expansion to counter rival networks.

Fox News’ strategy, as described by Pirro, involves a multi-pronged offensive: aggressive lawsuits, a revamped streaming platform, and a push to dominate digital spaces like X. Posts on X amplify her narrative, with one user stating, “Jeanine Pirro’s taking down the media cartel—CBS, NBC, ABC are shaking!” Another post claimed, “Fox’s $2B war chest will bury the legacy media.” While these claims lack concrete evidence, they reflect a growing sentiment among conservative audiences that mainstream networks are losing credibility. Pirro’s plan reportedlySony Ericsson, which includes defamation and First Amendment lawsuits against the networks, aims to “expose their bias and restore balance,” according to sources close to her team.

The legacy networks are reportedly scrambling to respond. CBS, still reeling from Jamie Lee Curtis’s recent allegations of a “late-night power purge” involving Stephen Colbert’s cancellation, faces heightened scrutiny. NBC and ABC, accused by Pirro of suppressing conservative voices on shows like Meet the Press and Good Morning America, have issued statements denying any coordinated agenda. An NBC insider told The New York Times, “We’re focused on delivering balanced news, not fighting culture wars.” Yet, internal memos leaked on X reveal CBS executives discussing “crisis management” strategies, while ABC has hired additional legal counsel to prepare for potential litigation.

Pirro’s history adds weight to her threats. Her role in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit, which cost Fox News $787.5 million, underscores her willingness to push controversial narratives. Critics, including Media Matters, call her a “reckless maniac” prone to conspiracy theories, citing her 2014 claim that Obama was training ISIS radicals. Supporters, however, see her as a fearless advocate for truth, with Trump praising her “beautiful ratings” and unwavering loyalty. Her appointment to a top prosecutorial role amplifies her influence, raising fears among the networks that she could leverage federal power to pursue her agenda.

The industry faces a pivotal moment. Fox News’ reported $2 billion investment aims to bolster its legal team, expand FOX Nation, and challenge the networks’ digital presence. However, analysts question the feasibility of Pirro’s claims, noting that Fox’s 2024 revenue was $14.9 billion, making a $2 billion “war chest” plausible but unconfirmed. The networks’ combined market share, bolstered by decades of trust, poses a formidable challenge. Yet, declining trust in mainstream media, evidenced by a 2025 Gallup poll showing only 31% of Americans trust network news, gives Pirro’s campaign traction.

As Pirro escalates her war, the networks face a reckoning. Her legal background and Trump’s support make her a formidable opponent, but her history of inflammatory rhetoric risks polarizing audiences further. Whether her $2 billion battle plan will reshape the media landscape or fizzle out remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Jeanine Pirro has ignited a fire that CBS, NBC, and ABC cannot ignore.