US EditionTrump’s pick for top prosecutor in DC is testing Republican loyalty
- Ed Martin, President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., faces delayed confirmation amid Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny as of May 2025.
- Republican concerns about Martin arise from his controversial past including defending January 6 rioters and making disputed statements about Capitol police officers.
- Senator Dick Durbin accused Martin of submitting false written answers, dodging over 80 questions, and frequently claiming he could not recall or discuss key matters.
- Martin has until May 20 for confirmation, or he will be replaced by an interim appointed by a federal court, while some Republican senators like Josh Hawley support him.
- The stalled nomination signals divisions among Republicans who control the Judiciary Committee, highlighting challenges in advancing Martin amid political and ethical concerns.
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Democrats smear, stall, and spin to stop Trump’s DC cleanup
Ed Martin’s nomination to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia marks the most consequential confirmation of President Trump’s second term so far. Predictably, it’s also Senate Democrats’ top target. Blocking Martin would be a massive blow to the administration, derailing momentum and setting a dangerous new precedent for future nominations and legislation.Democrats know it — and they’re all in.In a matter of months, Martin has reo…
ThePatriotLight - Thom Tillis a 'No' on Trump Nominee for D.C. US Attorney Ed Martin – HotAir
ThePatriotLight - I don't get this Tillis *spits* guy. He's got an 'R' after his name that's worth about as much to him as it means to Murkowski.Just a reminder that @SenThomTillis voted to confirm both Merrick Garland and Lisa Monaco to lead Biden's DOJ. Now he wants to sink the confirmation of acting DC US attorney Ed Martin, who is investigating corruption at that office under Garland/Monaco leadership.— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) May …
ACTION! Tillis Toys with Political Suicide, Blocks Trump’s Crime-Fighter Ed Martin, Infuriates MAGA Base - Stephen K Bannon's War Room
Steve Bannon and Mike Davis had strong words for Senator Tom Tillis of North Carolina during Thursday’s broadcast of the WarRoom, especially regarding Tillis’ opposition to Ed Martin’s nomination as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Bannon, in particular, called Tillis’ move “political suicide,” a bold claim, considering that Tillis is up for re-election in the 2024 mid-terms. His refusal to support Martin, a key figure in the fight a…
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