Fact Check: Did Jeanine Pirro file a restraining order against Greta Thunberg in DC?
WASHINGTON, DC: A viral social media post alleged that US Attorney Jeanine Pirro issued a restraining order against climate activist Greta Thunberg and barred her from all federal properties in Washington, DC, citing alleged threats to harass officials.
The claim circulated widely on social media and gained traction in politically charged spaces, where Pirro was often described by some commentators as a hardline figure targeting activists and progressive movements. Let's fact check the claim.
Claim: Jeanine Pirro slapped Greta Thunberg with a restraining order
A post circulating on X, shared via @mcafeenew, falsely claimed that US Attorney Jeanine Pirro issued a restraining order against Greta Thunberg and banned her from all federal properties in Washington, DC for life.
"JEANINE PIRRO JUST ABSOLUTELY DESTROYED THE LITTLE SWEDISH COMMIE C*** GRETA THUNBERG — SLAPPED HER WITH A RESTRAINING ORDER AND BANNED THE FOREIGN CLIMATE CULT TWERP FROM ALL FEDERAL PROPERTY IN WASHINGTON DC FOR LIFE!"
The post used inflammatory and abusive language while alleging that Thunberg had threatened to harass or attack members of the Congress, judges, and the President of the United States.
It further claimed that Pirro refused to arrest her, stating she did not believe Thunberg would follow through on any threats. The message also called for Thunberg to leave the United States and accused her of causing disruption and targeting political leaders.
"This little commie needs to pack her shit, go the f**k home to Sweden, and start minding her own goddamn business instead of coming here to stir up chaos and threaten our leaders like the entitled radical meddler she is."
The post ended with a call for others to share the message widely, urging that foreign activists be "deported or locked out."
Fact Check: Jeanine Pirro did not issue a restraining order against Greta Thunberg
As of April 24, 2026, the viral claim involving Jeanine Pirro and Greta Thunberg is false. There was no official confirmation to support the allegation.
Searches across major news outlets, US Department of Justice and US Attorney announcements, court records, and government websites found no evidence of any restraining order, federal property ban, or legal action by Pirro targeting Thunberg in Washington, DC.
Reputable media organizations had not reported on any such development. Recent verified news involving Pirro in her capacity as US Attorney for DC highlighted unrelated matters, such as actions involving Jerome Powell, not Thunberg.
The claim appeared to have originated from a pro-John McAfee fan page known for posting hyperbolic, meme-driven, and profanity-laden content criticizing left-leaning figures, climate activists, and so-called “woke” causes.
While Thunberg has faced real legal consequences in other countries, including temporary local restrictions, fines in places like Venice, and detentions during protests in parts of Europe and Israel, none of these incidents involved US federal property, Pirro, or any nationwide-style restraining order. There is also no public record of Thunberg making specific threats against US officials that would justify such legal action.
