Sen. Thom Tillis Opposes Ed Martin's Nomination as U.S. Attorney for D.C.
Senator Thom Tillis has voiced his opposition to Ed Martin's nomination due to Martin's defense of January 6 rioters, complicating the confirmation process.
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Sen. Thom Tillis announced he will not support Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney for D.C., citing concerns about Martin's defense of January 6 rioters. This opposition could halt Martin's confirmation, especially as the Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to schedule a vote. While some Republicans support Martin, and the White House maintains its backing, Tillis's stance raises significant concerns for the nomination's future. Martin's interim term expires on May 20, 2025, and uncertainty surrounds a potential vote, with some believing it unlikely for him to retain the position amid growing discontent.
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- Sen. Thom Tillis announced his opposition to Ed Martin's nomination for U.S. attorney, citing concerns over Martin's defense of January 6 rioters and the need for accountability for those involved in the Capitol breach.
- There is significant division within the Republican Party regarding Martin's nomination, with some members supporting him while others, like Tillis, are opposed due to his past actions and associations that could compromise justice in sensitive cases.
- The outcome of Martin's confirmation process remains uncertain, hinging on party lines within the Senate Judiciary Committee, with potential consequences of the nomination failing to advance and being replaced by another nominee.
ABC News·15d· "…Martin's tenure leading the office has been fraught with controversy."
CBS News·15d· "…The nomination of Ed Martin, President Trump's controversial pick to be the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, may be in jeopardy as the "Stop the Steal" advocate who backed Jan. 6 rioters struggles to find sufficient Republican support in the Senate."
Associated Press·15d· "…Martin has roiled the federal prosecutors’ office since his appointment as U.S. attorney in January, including firing or demoting veteran attorneys who prosecuted Trump supporters for storming the U.S. Capitol."
NBC News·15d· "…Trump's nomination of Martin, a longtime right-wing activist who had no prosecutorial experience until Trump named him as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on the day of his inauguration, has raised major concerns with alumni of the office, which prosecutors both federal and local crimes in Washington."
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