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4d ago

Sen. Tillis Blocks Trump’s Nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney, Stalling Confirmation

Ed Martin’s nomination falters in Senate Judiciary Committee as bipartisan concerns over his Jan. 6 ties and ethics mount.

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Overview

  • Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced he would not support Ed Martin’s nomination, effectively halting the confirmation process.
  • Martin, currently serving as interim U.S. attorney for D.C., has faced bipartisan criticism for his defense of Jan. 6 defendants and involvement in the 'Stop the Steal' movement.
  • President Trump expressed disappointment over Tillis’s decision, citing a reported 25% drop in violent crime in Washington, D.C., during Martin’s interim tenure.
  • Under federal law, Attorney General Pam Bondi or federal judges may appoint a replacement if the Senate fails to confirm a nominee by the May 20 deadline.
  • Tillis’s decision reflects broader concerns over politicization of the Department of Justice and Martin’s suitability for overseeing prosecutions in the D.C. district.