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Trump nominates ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, DOGE efforts as top DC federal prosecutor

Donald Trump nominated Ed Martin to be the permanent U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., stating that Martin has been "fighting tirelessly to restore law and order" in his acting role.
Martin's nomination aligns with Trump's efforts to fill his second administration with loyalists who will support his policy agenda, especially within the Department of Justice.
While there is video footage of Martin on Capitol grounds, there is no evidence he entered the building or violated the law during the riot.
Martin has defended January 6 Capitol rioters and served on the board of the Patriot Freedom Project, which supports Jan. 6 defendants and their families.

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By Marshall Cohen and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — While Trump administration officials were preparing to install a seasoned conservative lawyer as the top prosecutor in Washington, DC, the firebrand right-wing activist in the job on a temporary basis was waging a public campaign to keep the job permanently. Within hours of becoming interim US

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Fox News

Trump nominates Jan. 6 defense attorney for top prosecutor role in DC

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World Tribune: Window on the Real World

Shock and awe, continued: Ed Martin nominated as permanent U.S. attorney for D.C.

by WorldTribune Staff, February 18, 2025 Real World News Edward R. Martin Jr., who defended several J6 protesters, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head up the U.S. Attorney’s office in Washington, D.C. The position requires Senate confirmation. Martin worked as the human rights office director for the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis […]

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Trump Nominates Attorney Ed Martin As Top D.C. Federal Prosecutor

President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating attorney Ed Martin, who previously advocated for January 6th defendants, to serve as a permanent U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia (D.C.).

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Real Clear Politics

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