No. of Recommendations: 8
Sure is smelling a lot like fascism.
Trump Loyalist Tapped for D.C. Prosecutor Post Alarms Ex-Federal Prosecutors
What Happened: Ed Martin, a Trump loyalist with no prior prosecutorial experience, was nominated to serve permanently as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after months as interim chief. Martin previously promoted Trump’s 2020 election lies and defended Jan. 6 criminals. In office, he has threatened Democrats and critics of Musk with politically motivated investigations.
Why It Matters: More than 100 former federal prosecutors say Martin is “unworthy of the position,” warning he threatens the integrity of the justice system. Senate Democrats are demanding a full hearing, and Rep. Adam Schiff has placed a hold on his nomination.
Source: NBC News
