US EditionTrump says he’s pulling nomination of Ed Martin for top D.C. federal prosecutor
- President Donald Trump withdrew Ed Martin Jr.'s nomination for Washington, D.C.'s top federal prosecutor on May 8, 2025.
- The nomination collapsed after Republican Senator Thom Tillis opposed Martin due to his defense of January 6 Capitol rioters and divisive politics.
- Martin served as acting U.S. Attorney since January 2021, never tried a case, faced criticism over ties to a Capitol rioter, and was supported by prominent conservatives.
- Trump acknowledged that many were unhappy with the outcome, but noted that such results can happen, and assured that he would soon put forward another nominee.
- The withdrawal marks a rare break by congressional Republicans and suggests Trump will select a different nominee to lead the nation’s largest U.S. Attorney’s office.
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Trump pull the nomination of Ed Martin for DC US Attorney after concerns of partisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would pull his nomination of Ed Martin Jr. to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, bowing to bipartisan concerns about the conservative activist's modest legal experience and…
In Rare Defeat, Trump Pulls Controversial Nominee's Name
The controversial interim US attorney for DC will not get to remain in the powerful post. President Trump on Thursday pulled the nomination of Ed Martin when the opposition of a GOP senator made it clear he would not be confirmed, reports the New York Times . The 55-year-old Martin is...
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