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Some of Trump’s loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them

President Trump faced opposition from Democratic senators over his picks for key U.S. Attorney positions in New York, Nevada, and New Jersey in 2025.
This opposition arose because Trump prioritized loyalty, selecting candidates like Ed Martin and Sigal Chattah, who faced bipartisan resistance due to their views and actions.
Ed Martin withdrew after Democrats criticized his support for Jan. 6 rioters and demotion of officials handling riot cases, while Chattah faced backlash for controversial social media posts.
Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto vowed to block Chattah beyond her 120-day interim term, while Chuck Schumer pledged to block Trump’s NY picks, citing use of DOJ for political purposes.
These conflicts highlight tensions over the Justice Department’s independence and raise doubts about Trump’s ability to confirm loyalist prosecutors in key states.

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Some of Trump’s loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them

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Some of Trump's picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them

President Donald Trump's early selections for U.S. attorneys have drawn strong pushback from Democratic senators who have considerable power to block them, setting up another fight over personnel picks from a president who places a premium on loyalty as he staffs his administration.

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