Tempers flared on Thursday night during a community forum that included D.C. residents and U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro.

The heated exchange between Pirro and a District resident took place during the Citizens Advisory Council forum for the MPD's third district, while Pirro gave a presentation about crime statistics and a discussion about the federal takeover.

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"She needs to be held accountable," that resident, Robert Vinson Brannum, can be seen saying over Pirro in a video taken at the event. "President Trump needs to be held accountable."

"Why are you interrupting me sir?" Pirro asks.

"Because you're lying," Brannum says, without hesitation.

"Because I'm lying?" Pirro responds with a grin.

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