Ed Martin, an unusual pick for U.S. attorney in D.C., previously defended individuals involved in the Capitol riot and has openly questioned the Justice Department's actions against rioters. Known for advancing false election fraud claims, he has fired several prosecutors and initiated a review of obstruction charges used by the Justice Department. Critics, including former D.C. public corruption unit head Randall Eliason, argue that the new attorney is undermining justice by targeting prosecutors who were simply fulfilling their duties during the events of Jan. 6.
"Thank you for standing with all of the patriots next to you... But remember, what they're stealing is not just an election. It's our future."
"I've never seen anything so unfair in terms of how these people are characterized, you know, insurrectionists and felonious, all this stuff."
"This review of the use of the obstruction charge is outrageous and nonsense... They were doing their jobs."
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