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Trump Nominee Faces Senate Hearing Over Controversial Remarks

4/6/2025

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Ed Martin, a prosecutor nominated by Trump, is under fire for his troubling praise of Nazi sympathizer Timothy Hale-Cusanelli and his defense of slavery through biblical quotes. In response, Democrats are pushing for a rare Senate hearing to probe Martin's controversial statements, with Senators Dick Durbin and Adam Schiff demanding accountability before his confirmation as U.S. Attorney for D.C.

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Ed Martin, a prosecutor nominated by Trump, is under fire for his troubling praise of Nazi sympathizer Timothy Hale-Cusanelli and his defense of slavery through biblical quotes. In response, Democrats are pushing for a rare Senate hearing to probe Martin's controversial statements, with Senators Dick Durbin and Adam Schiff demanding accountability before his confirmation as U.S. Attorney for D.C.