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Trump Withdraws Ed Martin Nomination for D.C. U.S. Attorney

Facing GOP opposition over Martin's January 6 ties, Trump plans to announce a new nominee within days.

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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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.
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Overview

  • President Trump officially withdrew Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., citing insufficient Senate support.
  • Republican Senator Thom Tillis opposed Martin's nomination due to his actions and stances regarding January 6 defendants, leading to a Judiciary Committee deadlock.
  • Martin's interim tenure, marked by demotions of January 6 prosecutors and controversial public statements, is set to end on May 20.
  • Trump announced plans to nominate a replacement soon, with reports suggesting Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as a leading candidate.
  • Despite the withdrawal, Trump praised Martin's loyalty and hinted at a potential future role for him in the Justice Department.