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Former Prosecutors Oppose Ed Martin's U.S. Attorney Nomination

4/2/2025

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Former prosecutors are rallying against Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, branding him "egregiously unqualified." They are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing, citing his contentious actions surrounding the 2020 election and the January 6 investigations. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Adam Schiff, share these serious concerns about Martin's suitability for the role.

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Former prosecutors are rallying against Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, branding him "egregiously unqualified." They are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing, citing his contentious actions surrounding the 2020 election and the January 6 investigations. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Adam Schiff, share these serious concerns about Martin's suitability for the role.