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Trump's Nominee Faces Backlash for Praising Nazi Sympathizer

4/25/2025

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Ed Martin, Trump's U.S. Attorney nominee, faced backlash after he praised Nazi sympathizer Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, claiming he was unaware of Hale-Cusanelli's beliefs. Democrats are demanding a Senate hearing, labeling Martin's actions as "shocking." In response, he vowed to combat antisemitism and expressed a genuine desire to learn from this troubling episode.

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Ed Martin, Trump's U.S. Attorney nominee, faced backlash after he praised Nazi sympathizer Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, claiming he was unaware of Hale-Cusanelli's beliefs. Democrats are demanding a Senate hearing, labeling Martin's actions as "shocking." In response, he vowed to combat antisemitism and expressed a genuine desire to learn from this troubling episode.