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U.S. Attorney Nominee’s Ties to Russian Propaganda Under Scrutiny

4/17/2025

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Ed Martin, the nominee for U.S. attorney for D.C., has a troubling track record, having appeared 150 times on RT America to espouse anti-American sentiments and conspiracy theories. His alignment with Russian propaganda raises serious doubts about his judgment and political extremism, casting a shadow over his Senate confirmation process despite his free speech rights.

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Ed Martin, the nominee for U.S. attorney for D.C., has a troubling track record, having appeared 150 times on RT America to espouse anti-American sentiments and conspiracy theories. His alignment with Russian propaganda raises serious doubts about his judgment and political extremism, casting a shadow over his Senate confirmation process despite his free speech rights.