President Donald Trump weighed in on a reported plot by a group of Republican senators to derail the nomination of Ed Martin, the president’s pick for the critical role of D.C. U.S. Attorney.
On January 20, Martin was appointed to his current position.
He serves a unique role as District Attorney for the District of Columbia, where he prosecutes both federal and local crimes in the D.C. area.
His predecessor, Matthew Graves, used the position to arrest hundreds of Trump supporters in relation to the January 6 Capitol protests.
Many of those arrested were sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for nonviolent conduct.
Martin’s interim appointment is set to expire on May 20, the maximum 120-day limit.
If he is not confirmed by then, the authority to appoint a replacement falls to the anti-Trump U.S. District Court. Chief Judge James Boasberg, an Obama appointee, would oversee that process.
Despite the importance of the position, several Republican senators have signaled opposition to Martin’s confirmation. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) raised concerns about Martin’s advocacy for January 6 political prisoners.
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has not committed to supporting the nominee, stating, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”
Additional senators who have yet to endorse Martin’s nomination include Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), John Curtis (R-UT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD).
President Trump urged Republican senators to confirm Martin in a Truth Social post, emphasizing the nominee’s vital role in advancing his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative.
“According to many but, in particular, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., his approval is IMPERATIVE in terms of doing all that has to be done to SAVE LIVES and to, MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN,” the president wrote.
“This is a passion for Ed, more so than for almost anyone that I have seen. One of the reasons that I was so successful in winning the 2024 Presidential Election is my commitment to Health, and helping to Make America Healthy.
The Cost of the Chronic Disease Epidemic has gotten out of control over the past four years of the Biden Presidency. We are going to take our Country BACK, and FAST.”
Trump concluded by urging Republicans to support Martin’s confirmation:
“When some day in the future you look back at your Vote for Ed Martin, you will be very proud of what you have done for America and America’s Health. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
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