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Trump Withdraws Ed Martin as Nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney

Facing Senate opposition over Martin’s ties to January 6 rioters, Trump plans to announce a replacement within two days.

Jeanine Pirro stands in the hallway during a break in the trial of then-former and now current President Donald Trump at Manhattan criminal court in New York, on Friday, May 10, 2024.
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

  • President Trump officially pulled Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., after Senator Thom Tillis expressed opposition, citing Martin's defense of January 6 rioters.
  • Martin's interim term as acting U.S. Attorney will expire on May 20, potentially leaving the Attorney General or D.C. federal judges to appoint a temporary successor under federal law.
  • During his tenure, Martin fired or demoted prosecutors handling January 6 cases and faced criticism for appearing on Russian state media and making controversial public statements.
  • Over 100 former D.C. federal prosecutors publicly opposed Martin's nomination, questioning his qualifications and impartiality for the role.
  • Trump expressed disappointment in the failed nomination but announced plans to name a new candidate for the position within two days.