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Trump's Attorney Pick Faces Backlash Over Misconduct Allegations

4/7/2025

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Ed Martin, President Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney in D.C., is under fire for alleged misconduct and political bias. His controversial mass firings of lawyers and inflammatory remarks have sparked alarm among Democrats and over 100 former federal prosecutors, who doubt his capacity to steer the nonpartisan agency with integrity.

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Ed Martin, President Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney in D.C., is under fire for alleged misconduct and political bias. His controversial mass firings of lawyers and inflammatory remarks have sparked alarm among Democrats and over 100 former federal prosecutors, who doubt his capacity to steer the nonpartisan agency with integrity.