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Tillis Blocks Trump’s Pick for D.C. Prosecutor, Stalling Confirmation

Ed Martin’s nomination faces deadlock in the Senate Judiciary Committee after concerns over his actions on January 6 cases and controversial background.

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)
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Overview

  • Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he will not support Ed Martin’s nomination as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., citing concerns about Martin’s handling of January 6 prosecutions.
  • Without Tillis’s vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to deadlock 11-11, effectively blocking Martin’s confirmation.
  • President Trump expressed disappointment in Tillis’s decision but emphasized that senators should vote according to their judgment.
  • Martin, currently serving as interim U.S. Attorney, has faced criticism for demoting January 6 prosecutors, supporting defendants, and appearing on Russian state media.
  • Over 100 former federal prosecutors have called for ethics investigations into Martin, with the Attorney General potentially stepping in to appoint a replacement if the Senate fails to act by May 20.