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Trump Intensifies Push for Ed Martin's Confirmation as U.S. Attorney Deadline Nears

With the May 20 deadline looming, Trump personally lobbies GOP senators to secure confirmation for his controversial nominee, Ed Martin, amid internal party resistance.

Ed Martin speaks during an Anacostia Coordinating Council monthly meeting at Martha's Table in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2025.
Interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward Martin attends in Washington, DC, on March 25.
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Overview

  • President Trump is making direct calls to Republican senators to advocate for Ed Martin's confirmation as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., before the interim appointment expires on May 20.
  • Martin's nomination faces resistance from key Republican senators, including Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Ted Cruz, who have expressed concerns about his disclosures and prior statements.
  • Twenty-three Republican state attorneys general have urged the Senate to confirm Martin, citing his interim tenure's aggressive prosecutions and efforts to restore law and order in D.C.
  • Martin's confirmation has been delayed by controversies, including his failure to disclose nearly 200 media appearances, contradictory statements under oath, and ethical concerns over his actions as interim U.S. Attorney.
  • If the Senate fails to confirm Martin by May 20, the appointment power will pass to the D.C. District Court, led by Judge James Boasberg, a frequent critic of Trump policies.