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Sen. Tillis Opposes Trump Nominee Ed Martin, Stalling Confirmation

Thom Tillis's decision likely halts Ed Martin's path to becoming the permanent U.S. Attorney for D.C., with his interim term set to expire May 20.

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FILE - Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)
FILE - Ed Martin speaks at an event hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)
UNITED STATES - APRIL 8: Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., arrives for a vote in the Capitol on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will not support Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney for D.C., citing concerns over Martin's handling of January 6-related cases.
  • Tillis's opposition leaves the Judiciary Committee deadlocked, likely preventing Martin's nomination from advancing to a full Senate vote.
  • Martin's interim appointment expires on May 20, and if no replacement is confirmed, the D.C. District Court may appoint a new U.S. Attorney.
  • Martin's tenure as interim U.S. Attorney has been marked by dropped charges against January 6 rioters, demotions of career prosecutors, and disciplinary complaints.
  • President Trump has urged Republican senators to support Martin, emphasizing his importance to the administration's agenda, but divisions within the GOP remain apparent.