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Trump's Attorney Spat On During Live Interview, Outrage Erupts

5/9/2025

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In a shocking moment during a live Newsmax interview, Ed Martin, Donald Trump's acting U.S. attorney for D.C., was spat on by a woman walking her dog. Martin's stunned reaction ignited a firestorm of outrage among Trump supporters, who are now demanding the woman's arrest. Her identity remains a mystery, with no charges filed yet.

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In a shocking moment during a live Newsmax interview, Ed Martin, Donald Trump's acting U.S. attorney for D.C., was spat on by a woman walking her dog. Martin's stunned reaction ignited a firestorm of outrage among Trump supporters, who are now demanding the woman's arrest. Her identity remains a mystery, with no charges filed yet.