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Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee claims to not recall numerous past controversial statements under oath

  • Ed Martin, President Donald Trump's nominee for US attorney for Washington, DC, submitted written responses to the Senate Judiciary Committee under oath.
  • This action followed concerns raised about Martin's years-long career as a Republican activist and past inflammatory rhetoric.
  • In his responses, Martin deflected questions and claimed he did not recall some controversial past statements on key topics.
  • Martin stated 'I do not recall doing so' when asked if he equated a Democratic politician to Adolf Hitler.
  • Senator Dick Durbin indicated these responses raise more questions and necessitate live testimony from Martin.
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Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee claims to not recall numerous past controversial statements under oath

Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as US attorney for Washington, DC, did not recall some of his most controversial past statements in response to a series of questions put to him by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reviewed by CNN.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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