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Friend,

Ed Martin’s nomination to be the US Attorney for DC was already dangerous.
Now we know it’s even worse.

Martin failed to disclose to the Senate Judiciary Committee that he made
over 150 appearances on Russian state-controlled media outlets like RT and
Sputnik – pushing anti-American propaganda, downplaying Russia’s military
aggression, and repeating lies about the 2020 election.^[ [link removed] ]

The Senate questionnaire explicitly requires nominees to list all media
interviews. Martin didn’t. His omissions were massive – far more than any
other U.S. Attorney nominee in recent history.

This wasn’t a clerical error. It’s part of a clear pattern: Martin has
used his platform to spread disinformation, elevate conspiracy theories,
and attack American institutions – all while hiding the truth from the
Senate and the American people.

Someone who covers up their record of boosting Kremlin propaganda should
never be trusted to oversee federal prosecutions in Washington, D.C.

[1]Sign the petition: demand the Senate reject Ed Martin’s nomination! >>

Thanks for taking action,

People For the American Way

Source:

[1] [ [link removed] ]"Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media
over 150 times" The Washington Post, 4/16/25

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Friend,

Donald Trump’s latest nominee for a powerful federal office is raising
serious red flags – and for good reason.

He’s nominated far-right political operative Ed Martin to serve as U.S.
Attorney for the District of Columbia, a role that holds enormous
authority over criminal prosecutions in the nation’s capital. And Martin’s
record makes one thing clear: he is unfit to serve.

[ [link removed] ]Tell the Senate: Reject Ed Martin’s nomination! >>

Martin has maintained a close relationship with Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a
January 6 insurrectionist who was convicted on multiple charges and widely
reported to have expressed white supremacist and antisemitic views. Martin
has continued to elevate Hale-Cusanelli even after his conviction –
presenting him with an award at Trump’s Bedminster club in 2024 and
calling him “an extraordinary man, an extraordinary leader.” ^[1]

He has spent years elevating dangerous conspiracy theories and attacking
the civil rights leaders and movements that have pushed our country
forward. This is not someone who should be anywhere near the levers of
federal law enforcement.

As interim U.S. Attorney, Martin has already shown how dangerous he is in
this role. He’s fired prosecutors involved in January 6 cases, launched a
sham “election integrity” unit to revive Trump’s baseless 2020 conspiracy
theories, and even referred to his office as “President Trump’s lawyers.”
According to The New York Times, he has used the power of the office to
seek retribution against Trump’s perceived enemies – putting political
loyalty over the rule of law.

[ [link removed] ]Add your name: The Senate must vote NO on Ed Martin. >>

If confirmed, Martin would oversee prosecutions involving corruption,
civil rights violations, election-related crimes, and more. This office is
responsible for some of the most politically sensitive and consequential
cases in the country.

Putting a MAGA extremist in that seat – especially someone who defended
the January 6 attack – is an outright threat to justice and democracy.

[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Stop Ed Martin from taking office. >>

Thanks for speaking out,

People For the American Way

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Source:

[1] [ [link removed] ]"Senate Judiciary Committee Examines US Attorney Nominee Ed
Martin's Extremism and Actions" Right Wing Watch, 4/9/25

 

 

 


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