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Trump's Attorney Nominee Faces Backlash Over Controversial Ties

5/3/2025

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Ed Martin Jr., Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney in D.C., is under fire for his connections to Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a convicted Capitol rioter with a history of antisemitism. Senate Democrats and critics are raising alarms about Martin's qualifications and controversial remarks, leaving his confirmation hanging in the balance amid growing bipartisan unease.

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Ed Martin Jr., Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney in D.C., is under fire for his connections to Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a convicted Capitol rioter with a history of antisemitism. Senate Democrats and critics are raising alarms about Martin's qualifications and controversial remarks, leaving his confirmation hanging in the balance amid growing bipartisan unease.