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Former Prosecutors Demand Investigation into Trump's Attorney Nominee

4/17/2025

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Five former prosecutors are calling for an investigation into Ed Martin, Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney in D.C., due to his questionable actions and potential breaches of professional conduct. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Adam Schiff, are rallying to halt his confirmation, raising alarms about his qualifications and troubling ties to Russian state media.

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Five former prosecutors are calling for an investigation into Ed Martin, Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney in D.C., due to his questionable actions and potential breaches of professional conduct. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Adam Schiff, are rallying to halt his confirmation, raising alarms about his qualifications and troubling ties to Russian state media.